S06.389
Billable codeContusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of brainstem with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration
The ICD-10 code for contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of brainstem with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration is S06.389.
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- •This code describes an unspecified presentation. If the medical record documents a more specific detail (e.g. laterality, type, or affected site), a more specific sibling code should be used instead — see Related codes below.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- S06.380Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of brainstem without loss of consciousness
- S06.381Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of brainstem with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less
- S06.382Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of brainstem with loss of consciousness of 31 minutes to 59 minutes
- S06.383Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of brainstem with loss of consciousness of 1 hour to 5 hours 59 minutes
- S06.384Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of brainstem with loss of consciousness of 6 hours to 24 hours
- S06.385Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of brainstem with loss of consciousness greater than 24 hours with return to pre-existing conscious level
- S06.386Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of brainstem with loss of consciousness greater than 24 hours without return to pre-existing conscious level with patient surviving
- S06.387Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of brainstem with loss of consciousness of any duration with death due to brain injury prior to regaining consciousness
- S06.388Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of brainstem with loss of consciousness of any duration with death due to other cause prior to regaining consciousness
- S06.38AContusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of brainstem with loss of consciousness status unknown
- S06.389Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of brainstem with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration