Advanced Search

ICD-10-CM Code for Intracranial injury S06

ICD-10 code S06 for Intracranial injury is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes .

Image 2

Official Long Descriptor

Intracranial injury
Note: 7th characters D and S do not apply to codes in category S06 with 6th character 7 - death due to brain injury prior to regaining consciousness, or 8 - death due to other cause prior to regaining consciousness.
Code also any associated:
open wound of head (S01.-)
skull fracture (S02.-)
Includes: traumatic brain injury
Use additional code, if applicable, to identify mild neurocognitive disorders due to known physiological condition (F06.7-)
Excludes1: head injury NOS (S09.90)
 
S06 Intracranial injury
Child Code
Concussion
Child Code
Traumatic cerebral edema
Child Code
Diffuse traumatic brain injury
Child Code
Focal traumatic brain injury
Child Code
Epidural hemorrhage
Child Code
Traumatic subdural hemorrhage
Child Code
Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage
Child Code
Other specified intracranial injuries
Child Code
Unspecified intracranial injury
Child Code
Traumatic brain compression and herniation

Additional/Related Information

Tabs
Get crucial instructions for accurate ICD-10-CM S06 coding with all applicable Excludes 1 and Excludes 2 notes from the section level conveniently shown with each code.
This section shows you chapter-specific coding guidelines to increase your understanding and correct usage of the target ICD-10-CM Volume 1 code.

Crosswalks

Forum

Have a question about ICD-10-CM Code S06 ? Start a discussion here
SNF primary dx for SDH
When looking at the encoder process I do think that S06.5x9D would be an appropriate code for admission.... [ Read More ]
Concussion
Hi all, Seeking assistance with coding resolved condition verses active condition. Patient treated in ED for concussion 2 weeks ago and now presents to PCP for headache assign code for current or hist... [ Read More ]
SNF primary dx for SDH icd 10 neurosurgery coding primary diagnosis rehab skilled nursing coding snf
Hello! Any help and input for this situation is very much appreciated! I have a new resident coming in from a long hospital stay (admitted 2/14/22). She was initially diagnosed in the hospital with a... [ Read More ]
BCBS of GA denied S06.0x0a for diagnosis inconsistent with procedure for EEG 95816
One of our billers (in a neurology office) is notifying me that, because the reason for the procedure was listed under different icd-10-cm codes, the encounter for the procedure should get those other... [ Read More ]
s06.5x9d
Does anyone know when this ICD - 10 code is appropriate? S06.5x9D-[B]Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, subsequent encounter? I have a patient case whe... [ Read More ]
Neuropsychology head injury question
Hello, I bill for a group of neuropsychologists who see patients in the hospital after a traumatic head injury. They often bill F07.81, S09.90XA. Medicare will pay if just F07.81 is coded. The com... [ Read More ]
Coding a concussion
[QUOTE="SharonCollachi, post: 477352, member: 654943"] [LIST] [*]S06.0X0A Concussion without loss of consciousness, initial encounter [*]S06.0X0D Concussion without loss of consciousness, subsequent e... [ Read More ]
Coding a concussion
[LIST] [*]S06.0X0A Concussion without loss of consciousness, initial encounter [*]S06.0X0D Concussion without loss of consciousness, subsequent encounter [*]S06.0X0S Concussion without loss of consc... [ Read More ]
Coding a concussion
I code neurology and the physician saw a new patient that had a TBI from a MVA four months ago. The CC was a headache and one of his dx was a concussion and he stated it was a new problem. The doctor ... [ Read More ]
post ER care
Patient was seen in ER for concussion with loss of consciousness after exercise related fall. MRI, CT, CXR all w/ normal findings. 2 days later had follow up with PCP without any complaints and was ad... [ Read More ]
View All

Coding Alert(s)

    See links to CMS documents related to your ICD-10-CM code without changing pages or searching the Web. Create your account here for Free Trial to Codify's CMS Center!

    Latest News

    Keep Up To Date On New VBP Info
    Learn how OASISE will affect your VBP numbers. The end of the first quarter of expanded Home Health ValueBased Purchasings HHVBPs first performance year is nearly here and Medicare continues to issue ... [ Read More ]
    Review Whats New for ICD-10-CM 2022
    Stay on top of the latest in diagnosis coding by reviewing this chapterbychapter summary of the changes effective October 1. Highly anticipated the Centers for Medicare 38 Medicaid Services CMS releas... [ Read More ]
    Diagnosis Coding for Super Bowl Blunders
    As football fans celebrate and topnotch athletes give it their all know that ICD10CM has the event covered. Even if you arent a football fan you can agree the Super Bowl is a big deal in the United St... [ Read More ]
    Maintain Your Credentials with Free CEUs
    AAPC credentialed members are obligated to stay current in their profession. To ensure our members keep up with the latest medical coding updates compliance rules and government regulations we require... [ Read More ]
    Look Ahead at ICD-10-CM in 2018
    Chapters 1021 Tabular List addenda reveals changes that allow for more precise diagnosis coding. The ICD10CM Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries 2018 Addenda provides an overview of the many changes... [ Read More ]
    View All News