ICD-9-CM Code 801.64 to ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 Equivalent of 801.64:
As of October 2015, ICD-9 codes are no longer used for medical coding. Instead, use the following two equivalent ICD-10-CM codes, which are an approximate match to ICD-9 code 801.64:
- ICD-10 Code S0210XB, Unspecified fracture of base of skull, initial encounter for open fracture (billable)
- ICD-10 Code S06335A, Contusion and laceration of cerebrum, unspecified, with loss of consciousness greater than 24 hours with return to pre-existing conscious level, initial encounter (billable)
Historical Information for ICD-9 Code 801.64
BILLABLE ICD-9 CODE
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.Long ICD9 Description: Open fracture of base of skull with cerebral laceration and contusion, with prolonged [more than 24 hours] loss of consciousness and return to pre-existing conscious level
Short ICD9 Description: Op skl base fx-prol coma
Parent Code: 801.6 - Open fracture of base of skull with cerebral laceration and contusion