ICD-9-CM Code 851.44 to ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 Equivalent of 851.44:
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 851.44:
- ICD-10 Code S06375A, Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of cerebellum with loss of consciousness greater than 24 hours with return to pre-existing conscious level, initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code S06385A, Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of brainstem with loss of consciousness greater than 24 hours with return to pre-existing conscious level, initial encounter (billable)
Historical Information for ICD-9 Code 851.44
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: Cerebellar or brain stem contusion without mention of open intracranial wound, with prolonged [more than 24 hours] loss consciousness and return to pre-existing conscious level
Short ICD9 Description: Cerebel contus-prol coma
Parent Code: 851.4 - Cerebellar or brain stem contusion without mention of open intracranial wound