ICD Code S06.5X9A
ICD code S06.5X9A is for traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter.
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What is ICD diagnosis code S06.5X9A
ICD code S06.5X9A is traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter.
When to use ICD code S06.5X9A
1. Evidence of a traumatic event resulting in head injury
2. Radiological or clinical confirmation of subdural hemorrhage
3. Documentation of loss of consciousness following the injury
4. Duration of loss of consciousness is unspecified in the medical record
5. Patient is being seen for the initial evaluation and management of this condition
Billable CPT codes for ICD code S06.5X9A
Relevant CPT codes for ICD code S06.5X9A may include:
- 70450 (CT scan, head or brain without contrast)
- 70460 (CT scan, head or brain with contrast)
- 70470 (CT scan, head or brain without and with contrast)
- 61154 (Burr hole(s) with evacuation of hematoma, subdural)
- 61312 (Craniectomy or craniotomy for evacuation of hematoma, supratentorial)
- 99221-99223 (Initial hospital care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient)
- 99291 (Critical care, evaluation and management of the critically ill or critically injured patient; first 30-74 minutes)
- 99292 (Each additional 30 minutes of critical care)
CPT code selection should be based on the specific services rendered and clinical scenario.
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