S06.38ASBillable
Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of brainstem with loss of consciousness status unknown, sequela
Short description: Contus/lac/hem brainstem with LOC status unknown, sequela
- Chapter
- 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- Category
- S06
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category S06
S06Intracranial injuryS06.0ConcussionS06.0XConcussionS06.0X0Concussion without loss of consciousnessS06.0X0AConcussion without loss of consciousness, initial encounterYesS06.0X0DConcussion without loss of consciousness, subs encntrYesS06.0X0SConcussion without loss of consciousness, sequelaYesS06.0X1Concussion with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or lessS06.0X1AConcussion w LOC of 30 minutes or less, initYesS06.0X1DConcussion w LOC of 30 minutes or less, subsYesS06.0X1SConcussion w LOC of 30 minutes or less, sequelaYesS06.0X9Concussion with loss of consciousness of unsp duration
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S06.38AS?
S06.38AS is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of brainstem with loss of consciousness status unknown, sequela.
Is S06.38AS a billable code?
Yes. S06.38AS is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is S06.38AS in?
S06.38AS falls under Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
When did S06.38AS become effective?
S06.38AS has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to S06.38AS?
S06.38AS belongs to category S06, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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