ICD-10-CM S06.3: Focal traumatic brain injury

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for S06.3

Focal traumatic brain injury

Coding Notes & Guidelines for S06.3

Excludes2: Not Included Here
  • any condition classifiable to S06.4-S06.6
  • focal cerebral edema (S06.1)
Use Additional Code

code, if applicable, for traumatic brain compression or herniation (S06.A-)

Inclusion Terms

Unspecified focal traumatic brain injury with brief loss of consciousness

Inclusion Terms

Unspecified focal traumatic brain injury NOS

Inclusion Terms

Contusion and laceration of right cerebrum with brief loss of consciousness

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Contusion and laceration of right cerebrum NOS

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Contusion and laceration of left cerebrum with brief loss of consciousness

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Contusion and laceration of left cerebrum NOS

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Contusion and laceration of cerebrum, unspecified, with brief loss of consciousness

Inclusion Terms

Contusion and laceration of cerebrum NOS

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Traumatic intracerebral hemorrhage and hematoma of right cerebrum

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Traumatic hemorrhage of right cerebrum with brief loss of consciousness

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Traumatic hemorrhage of right cerebrum NOS

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Traumatic intracerebral hemorrhage and hematoma of left cerebrum

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Traumatic hemorrhage of left cerebrum with brief loss of consciousness

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Traumatic hemorrhage of left cerebrum NOS

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Traumatic intracerebral hemorrhage and hematoma, unspecified

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Traumatic hemorrhage of cerebrum, unspecified, with brief loss of consciousness

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Traumatic hemorrhage of cerebrum NOS

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Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of cerebellum with brief loss of consciousness

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Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of cerebellum NOS

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Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of brainstem with brief loss of consciousness

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Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of brainstem NOS

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About ICD-10-CM Code S06.3 (Focal traumatic brain injury)

ICD-10-CM code S06.3 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM S06.3 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about S06.3 - Focal traumatic brain injury. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Focal traumatic brain injury.