Wiki Traumatic vs. nontraumatic SDH

[Christen Crews]

Does a subdural hematoma have to be documented as "traumatic" to code the S06.5xxx code? Documentation states acute on chronic SDH s/p fall. Would I code as traumatic, or non-traumatic? Thanks!

 

[TThivierge]

Hello Christen
I d say traumatic since got this injury from a previous fall.
I hope helped you!
Lady T