ICD-10-CM S06.A: Traumatic brain compression and herniation

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for S06.A

Traumatic brain compression and herniation

Coding Notes & Guidelines for S06.A

Code First
  • the underlying traumatic brain injury, such as:
  • diffuse traumatic brain injury (S06.2-)
  • focal traumatic brain injury (S06.3-)
  • traumatic subdural hemorrhage (S06.5-)
  • traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage (S06.6-)
Inclusion Terms

Traumatic cerebral compression

Inclusion Terms
  • Traumatic brain compression NOS
  • Traumatic cerebral compression NOS
Inclusion Terms
  • Traumatic brain herniation
  • Traumatic brainstem compression with herniation
  • Traumatic cerebellar compression with herniation
  • Traumatic cerebral compression with herniation

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code S06.A (Traumatic brain compression and herniation)

ICD-10-CM code S06.A 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.A became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about S06.A - Traumatic brain compression and herniation. 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 Traumatic brain compression and herniation.