ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for S06.38A
Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of brainstem with loss of consciousness status unknown
Coding Notes & Guidelines for S06.38A
Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of brainstem NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code S06.38A (Contusion)
ICD-10-CM code S06.38A 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 S06.38A became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about S06.38A - Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of brainstem with loss of consciousness status unknown. 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 Contusion related to laceration, and hemorrhage of brainstem loss of consciousness status unknown.