Diffuse TBI w LOC >24 hr w/o ret consc w surv, subs

Diffuse traumatic brain injury with loss of consciousness greater than 24 hours without return to pre-existing conscious level with patient surviving, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a severe, widespread traumatic brain injury where the patient experienced a coma lasting over 24 hours and has not regained their baseline cognitive function. It indicates that the patient is still alive and is being seen for ongoing care related to this specific brain injury.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for follow-up encounters when a patient is receiving continued treatment or evaluation for a diffuse TBI that initially resulted in a prolonged coma (greater than 24 hours) and persistent neurological deficits. Documentation should clearly state the duration of unconsciousness, the patient's current neurological status relative to their pre-injury baseline, and that the patient is surviving.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "diffuse" TBI and a loss of consciousness exceeding 24 hours with no return to pre-existing conscious level.
This "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for ongoing care; do not use for the initial treatment of the injury.
Distinguish from focal brain injuries (S06.3-) and other levels of consciousness impairment.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S06.2X6Diffuse TBI w LOC >24 hr w/o ret consc w surv

S06.2X6D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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