Injury of r int carotid, intcr w/o LOC, init

This code describes a traumatic injury to the intracranial segment of the right internal carotid artery that is not classified elsewhere, and the patient did not experience a loss of consciousness. This injury could involve a dissection, pseudoaneurysm, or other damage to the arterial wall within the skull. It signifies the initial presentation and treatment of this specific vascular trauma.

Use this code for patients presenting with an acute injury to the right intracranial internal carotid artery due to trauma, confirmed by imaging (e.g., CTA, MRA, angiography). Documentation should clearly state the right side, intracranial location, and absence of loss of consciousness. This code is appropriate for the initial hospital admission or outpatient visit for this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right" internal carotid artery and "intracranial" portion.
• Verify the absence of loss of consciousness; if present, a different code from the S06.81 series would be appropriate.
• Confirm this is the "initial encounter" for treatment of this specific injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.