ICD-10-CM Code S06.381A

Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of brainstem with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, initial encounter

  1. ICD-10-CM Index
  2. Chapter: S00–T98
  3. Section: S00-S09
  4. Block: S06
  5. S06.381A - Contus/lac/hem brainstem w LOC of 30 minutes or less, init
Version 2020 Billable Code

Valid for Submission

S06.381A is a billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of brainstem with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, initial encounter. The code is valid for the year 2020 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.

ICD-10:S06.381A
Short Description:Contus/lac/hem brainstem w LOC of 30 minutes or less, init
Long Description:Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of brainstem with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, initial encounter

Convert S06.381A to ICD-9

  • 851.42 - Cerebell contus-brf coma (Approximate Flag)
  • 851.62 - Cerebel lacer-brief coma (Approximate Flag)

Code Classification

  • Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00–T98)
    • Injuries to the head (S00-S09)
      • Intracranial injury (S06)

Code History

  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016
    (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020

Information for Patients


Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) happens when a bump, blow, jolt, or other head injury causes damage to the brain. Every year, millions of people in the U.S. suffer brain injuries. More than half are bad enough that people must go to the hospital. The worst injuries can lead to permanent brain damage or death. Half of all TBIs are from motor vehicle accidents. Military personnel in combat zones are also at risk.

Symptoms of a TBI may not appear until days or weeks following the injury. A concussion is the mildest type. It can cause a headache or neck pain, nausea, ringing in the ears, dizziness, and tiredness. People with a moderate or severe TBI may have those, plus other symptoms:

  • A headache that gets worse or does not go away
  • Repeated vomiting or nausea
  • Convulsions or seizures
  • Inability to awaken from sleep
  • Slurred speech
  • Weakness or numbness in the arms and legs
  • Dilated eye pupils

Health care professionals use a neurological exam and imaging tests to assess TBI. Serious traumatic brain injuries need emergency treatment. Treatment and outcome depend on how severe the injury is. TBI can cause a wide range of changes affecting thinking, sensation, language, or emotions. TBI can be associated with post-traumatic stress disorder. People with severe injuries usually need rehabilitation.

NIH: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke


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