Contus/lac right cerebrum w LOC >24 hr w ret consc lev, subs

This code signifies a traumatic brain injury involving bruising and tearing of the right cerebral hemisphere, resulting in a prolonged loss of consciousness exceeding 24 hours. The patient has subsequently regained their baseline level of consciousness.

Apply this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for the sequelae of a right cerebral contusion and laceration, and their initial loss of consciousness was greater than 24 hours but has since resolved to their pre-injury state. Documentation should clearly state the laterality, type of injury, duration of unconsciousness, and the patient's current neurological status indicating return to baseline.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "right cerebrum" and confirms the duration of loss of consciousness was greater than 24 hours.
• The 7th character "D" indicates a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving routine care during the healing or recovery phase.
• Differentiate from codes indicating ongoing altered consciousness or a different duration of unconsciousness.