Traumatic cerebral edema w LOC of unsp duration, sequela

This code signifies a persistent or late effect of traumatic cerebral edema, specifically when the initial injury involved a loss of consciousness of an unknown duration. It indicates that the patient is experiencing ongoing symptoms or complications directly attributable to this past brain injury.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with residual neurological deficits or complications stemming from a previously sustained traumatic cerebral edema with an unspecifiable period of unconsciousness. Documentation must clearly link the current condition to the past traumatic brain injury and specify that it is a sequela.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific residual condition (e.g., hemiplegia, cognitive deficits).
• Ensure documentation explicitly states "sequela" or "late effect" of the traumatic cerebral edema.
• Do not use this code for acute or active traumatic cerebral edema; use the appropriate acute injury code.