Traumatic cerebral edema w LOC of 31-59 min, init

This diagnosis code signifies swelling of the brain tissue resulting from a head injury, specifically when the patient experienced a loss of consciousness lasting between 31 and 59 minutes. This indicates a moderate level of traumatic brain injury due to the duration of unconsciousness.

Apply this code when medical documentation clearly states a diagnosis of traumatic cerebral edema and specifies a loss of consciousness due to the trauma that falls within the 31 to 59-minute timeframe. This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of the injury.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "cerebral edema" and not just "head injury" or "concussion."
• Verify the exact duration of loss of consciousness; codes vary significantly based on this detail.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for the injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.