Traum hemor left cerebrum w LOC of 1-5 hrs 59 minutes, init

This code signifies a bleeding event within the left cerebral hemisphere resulting from trauma, where the patient experienced a loss of consciousness lasting between one hour and five hours and fifty-nine minutes. This represents an acute injury requiring immediate medical attention.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a traumatic intracranial hemorrhage specifically located in the left cerebrum, confirmed by imaging (e.g., CT scan, MRI), and documented loss of consciousness within the specified duration. This code is appropriate for the initial phase of treatment for this injury.

• Always verify the specific cerebral hemisphere affected and the exact duration of loss of consciousness from physician documentation.
• Ensure the encounter is indeed the "initial encounter" for this specific injury. Subsequent care would require a different 7th character.
• Differentiate from other types of intracranial hemorrhage (e.g., subdural, epidural) and non-traumatic causes of cerebral hemorrhage.