ICD-9-CM Code 803.63 to ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 Equivalent of 803.63:
As of October 2015, ICD-9 codes are no longer used for medical coding. Instead, use the following three equivalent ICD-10-CM codes, which are an approximate match to ICD-9 code 803.63:
- ICD-10 Code S0291XB, Unspecified fracture of skull, initial encounter for open fracture (billable)
- ICD-10 Code S06333A, Contusion and laceration of cerebrum, unspecified, with loss of consciousness of 1 hour to 5 hours 59 minutes, initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code S06334A, Contusion and laceration of cerebrum, unspecified, with loss of consciousness of 6 hours to 24 hours, initial encounter (billable)
Historical Information for ICD-9 Code 803.63
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: Other open skull fracture with cerebral laceration and contusion, with moderate [1-24 hours] loss of consciousness
Short ICD9 Description: Opn skul fx NEC-mod coma
Parent Code: 803.6 - Other open skull fracture with cerebral laceration and contusion