Contus/lac/hem crblm w LOC of 30 minutes or less, init

This code signifies a traumatic brain injury involving the cerebellum, characterized by bruising, tearing, and bleeding, and accompanied by a brief period of unconsciousness lasting no more than 30 minutes. It indicates the initial presentation and treatment of such an injury.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a cerebellar injury due to trauma, where imaging confirms contusion, laceration, and/or hemorrhage, and the documented loss of consciousness was 30 minutes or less. Documentation must clearly state the initial encounter for this specific injury.

• Ensure the medical record explicitly states "loss of consciousness 30 minutes or less" to differentiate from longer durations.
• Verify that the injury is to the cerebellum; other intracranial injuries require different codes.
• This "A" suffix denotes an initial encounter; subsequent care for this injury will require different seventh characters.