Contus/lac left cerebrum w LOC of 1-5 hrs 59 min, subs

This code signifies a traumatic brain injury involving bruising and tearing of the left cerebral hemisphere, accompanied by a moderate period of unconsciousness lasting between one and six hours. It indicates that the patient is in the recovery phase of this specific injury.

Apply this code for follow-up encounters when a patient is receiving ongoing treatment or monitoring for a previously diagnosed contusion and laceration of the left cerebrum with a documented loss of consciousness of 1 to 5 hours 59 minutes. Documentation should clearly state the nature of the injury, the specific cerebral hemisphere affected, the duration of unconsciousness, and that this is not the initial encounter.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left cerebrum" and the exact duration of loss of consciousness for accurate code selection.
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter; do not use for the initial treatment of the injury.
• Distinguish from codes for contusion without laceration or those with different durations of unconsciousness.