Open fracture of base of skull with subarachnoid subdural and extradural hemorrhage with prolonged (more than 24 hours) loss of consciousness and return to pre-existing conscious level (801.74)
ICD-9 code 801.74 for Open fracture of base of skull with subarachnoid subdural and extradural hemorrhage with prolonged (more than 24 hours) loss of consciousness and return to pre-existing conscious level is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -FRACTURE OF SKULL (800-804).
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