Diffuse TBI w LOC of 30 minutes or less, init

Diffuse traumatic brain injury with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a widespread traumatic brain injury (TBI) resulting from an external force, where the patient experienced a brief period of unconsciousness lasting no more than 30 minutes. It indicates the initial treatment or evaluation for this specific injury.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for patients presenting with a TBI characterized by diffuse neurological signs and a documented loss of consciousness (LOC) that resolved within 30 minutes. Documentation should clearly state the diffuse nature of the injury and the duration of LOC.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation explicitly states "diffuse" TBI and the exact duration of LOC.
Distinguish from focal TBI or concussions without documented LOC.
This "A" suffix indicates an initial encounter; use subsequent suffixes for follow-up care.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S06.2X1Diffuse TBI w loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less

S06.2X1A(current)

Crosswalks

854.02ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S06Intracranial injury S06.0Concussion S06.0XConcussion S06.0X0Concussion without loss of consciousness S06.0X0AConcussion without loss of consciousness, initial encounter