S06.0 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Type 1 excludes for S06.0 ICD 10 code
- concussion with other intracranial injuries classified in subcategories S06.1- to S06.6- , S06.81- and S06.82- code to specified intracranial injury
Codes
- S06.0X Concussion
- S06.0X0 Concussion without loss of consciousness
- S06.0X0A Concussion without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S06.0X0D Concussion without loss of consciousness, subsequent encounter
- S06.0X0S Concussion without loss of consciousness, sequela
- S06.0X1 Concussion with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less
- S06.0X1A Concussion with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, initial encounter
- S06.0X1D Concussion with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, subsequent encounter
- S06.0X1S Concussion with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, sequela
- S06.0X9 Concussion with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration
- S06.0X9A Concussion with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
- S06.0X9D Concussion with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, subsequent encounter
- S06.0X9S Concussion with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to S06.0 ICD10 Code:
- S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- S00-S09 Injuries to the head
- S06 Intracranial injury
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
S06.0 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about S06.0 ICD 10 code
A concussion is a type of brain injury. It involves a short loss of normal brain function. It happens when a hit to the head or body causes your head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. This sudden movement can cause the brain to bounce around or twist in the skull, creating chemical changes in your brain. Sometimes it can also stretch and damage your brain cells.
Sometimes people call a concussion a "mild" brain injury. It is important to understand that while concussions may not be life-threatening, they can still be serious.
Concussions are a common type of sports injury. Other causes of concussions include blows to the head, bumping your head when you fall, being violently shaken, and car accidents.
Symptoms of a concussion may not start right away; they may start days or weeks after the injury. Symptoms may include a headache or neck pain. You may also have nausea, ringing in your ears, dizziness, or tiredness. You may feel dazed or not your normal self for several days or weeks after the injury. Consult your health care professional if any of your symptoms get worse, or if you have more serious symptoms such as:
- Convulsions or seizures
- Drowsiness or inability to wake up
- A headache that gets worse and does not go away
- Weakness, numbness, or decreased coordination
- Repeated vomiting or nausea
- Confusion
- Slurred speech
- Loss of consciousness
To diagnose a concussion, your health care provider will do a physical exam and will ask about your injury. You will most likely have a neurological exam, which checks your vision, balance, coordination, and reflexes. Your health care provider may also evaluate your memory and thinking. In some cases, you may also have a scan of the brain, such as a CT scan or an MRI. A scan can check for bleeding or inflammation in the brain, as well as a skull fracture (break in the skull).
Most people recover fully after a concussion, but it can take some time. Rest is very important after a concussion because it helps the brain to heal. In the very beginning, you may need to limit physical activities or activities that involve a lot of concentration, such as studying, working on the computer, or playing video games. Doing these may cause concussion symptoms (such as headache or tiredness) to come back or get worse. Then when your health care provider says that it is ok, you can start to return to your normal activities slowly.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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