2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S06.2X0SDiffuse traumatic brain injury without loss of consciousness, sequela

ICD-10-CM Codes›S00–T88›S00-S09›S06

ICD-10-CM S06.2X0S
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

S06.2X0S is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for diffuse traumatic brain injury without loss of consciousness, sequela. The 7th character S marks it as a sequela code, which reports a problem that remains after the original condition has resolved. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The code is exempt from POA reporting. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Injury, sequela.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
S06.2X0S
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Diffuse traumatic brain injury without loss of consciousness, sequela
Short Description
Diffuse TBI w/o loss of consciousness, sequela
Parent Code
S06.2X0
Diffuse traumatic brain injury without loss of consciousness

Code Classification

ChapterS00–T88Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
SectionS00-S09Injuries to the head
CategoryS06Intracranial injury
This CodeS06.2X0SDiffuse traumatic brain injury without loss of consciousness, sequela

Present on Admission (POA)Billing

S06.2X0S is exempt from POA reporting on inpatient claims to general acute care hospitals. Review other POA exempt codes.

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Cerebellar laceration
  • Cerebellar laceration with open intracranial wound
  • Cerebellar laceration with open intracranial wound AND no loss of consciousness
  • Cerebral hemorrhage due to trauma
  • Closed skull fracture with intracranial hemorrhage
  • Contusion of brain
  • Contusion of cerebral cortex
  • Contusion of cerebrum with open intracranial wound
  • Cortex contusion with open intracranial wound
  • Cortex contusion with open intracranial wound, with no loss of consciousness
  • Diffuse brain injury
  • Falx laceration
  • Hind brain laceration with open intracranial wound
  • Hind brain laceration with open intracranial wound, with no loss of consciousness
  • Laceration of brain
  • Laceration of brain with open intracranial wound
  • Open fracture of base of skull
  • Open fracture of base of skull with intracranial hemorrhage
  • Open skull fracture with intracranial hemorrhage
  • Perinatal occipital diastasis
  • Perinatal skull defect
  • Traumatic brain injury with no loss of consciousness

Coding GuidelinesGuidance

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Intracranial injury (S06). Use the following options for the applicable episode of care:

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Source: ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2026, published by CMS and the National Center for Health Statistics.

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR INJ073
Injury, sequela
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a sudden injury that causes damage to the brain. It may happen when there is a blow, bump, or jolt to the head. This is a closed head injury. A TBI can also happen when an object penetrates the skull. This is a penetrating injury.

The full article covers:

  • What is traumatic brain injury (TBI)?
  • What causes traumatic brain injury (TBI)?
  • Who is at risk for traumatic brain injury (TBI)?
  • What are the symptoms of traumatic brain injury (TBI)?
  • How is traumatic brain injury (TBI) diagnosed?
  • What are the treatments for traumatic brain injury (TBI)?
  • Can traumatic brain injury (TBI) be prevented?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Convert S06.2X0S to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
907.0 Lt eff intracranial inj
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About S06.2X0SOverview

Is S06.2X0S (Diffuse traumatic brain injury without loss of consciousness) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report diffuse traumatic brain injury without loss of consciousness, sequela on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What does the 7th character S in S06.2X0S mean?

The final character S makes this a sequela code: it reports a lingering problem that remains after the diffuse traumatic brain injury without loss of consciousness itself has resolved, not the original event.

Is S06.2X0S exempt from POA reporting?

Yes. CMS lists this code among those exempt from present on admission reporting, so hospitals do not assign a POA indicator for diffuse traumatic brain injury without loss of consciousness, sequela on inpatient claims.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of S06.2X0S?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, diffuse traumatic brain injury without loss of consciousness, sequela converts to ICD-9-CM 907.0 (lt eff intracranial inj). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.