Traum subrac hem w LOC of 6 hours to 24 hours, sequela

This code signifies a subarachnoid hemorrhage resulting from trauma, where the patient experienced a loss of consciousness lasting between 6 and 24 hours. The "S" at the end indicates that this is a sequela code, meaning it describes a condition that is a residual effect or complication of an acute injury, rather than the initial acute injury itself.

Use this code when documenting the long-term effects or complications arising from a traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with a specified duration of unconsciousness. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters after the initial acute injury has been treated. Documentation should clearly state the traumatic etiology, the subarachnoid hemorrhage, the specific duration of unconsciousness (6-24 hours), and that the current encounter addresses a sequela.

• Always ensure the documentation explicitly states the traumatic origin of the subarachnoid hemorrhage and the duration of unconsciousness.
• The "S" character mandates that this code is used for sequelae, not for the initial acute injury.
• Do not confuse with codes for non-traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage or traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with different durations of unconsciousness.