Intcran inj w LOC of 6 hours to 24 hours, init

Other specified intracranial injury with loss of consciousness of 6 hours to 24 hours, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a traumatic brain injury (TBI) where there is a specific type of intracranial injury, not otherwise classified, accompanied by a prolonged period of unconsciousness lasting between 6 and 24 hours. This indicates a significant neurological insult requiring acute medical attention.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-concussive intracranial injury that doesn't fit more specific categories, and whose medical records clearly document a loss of consciousness within the 6 to 24-hour timeframe. Documentation should specify the nature of the intracranial injury and the duration of unconsciousness.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the medical record explicitly states the duration of loss of consciousness falls within the 6 to 24-hour window.
Verify that the intracranial injury is "other specified" and not classifiable to more precise S06.0-S06.8 categories.
Remember the "A" suffix denotes an initial encounter for active treatment of the injury.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S06.894Intcran inj w loss of consciousness of 6 hours to 24 hours

S06.894A(current)

Crosswalks

803.431-to-manyICD-9 803.931-to-manyICD-9 801.931-to-manyICD-9 854.03ApproxICD-9 800.431-to-manyICD-9 800.931-to-manyICD-9