Epidural hemorrhage w LOC >24 hr w/o ret consc w surv, subs

This code signifies an epidural hemorrhage where the patient experienced a loss of consciousness lasting longer than 24 hours and has not returned to their baseline conscious level. The patient has survived the initial injury and is now being seen for follow-up care related to this ongoing neurological deficit.

Use this code for subsequent encounters when a patient is receiving ongoing treatment or monitoring for the long-term effects of an epidural hemorrhage that resulted in prolonged loss of consciousness and persistent altered mental status. Documentation should clearly indicate the duration of unconsciousness and the patient's current neurological status relative to their pre-injury baseline.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "subsequent encounter" and confirms the patient's survival.
• Verify the duration of loss of consciousness was indeed greater than 24 hours and that the patient has not returned to their pre-existing conscious level.
• Do not confuse this with codes for initial encounters or for epidural hemorrhages without prolonged loss of consciousness or with full recovery.