ICD-9-CM Code 851.50 to ICD-10-CM

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ICD-10 Equivalent of 851.50:

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 851.50:

ICD-10 Code S0190XA, Unspecified open wound of unspecified part of head, initial encounter (billable)
ICD-10 Code S06370A, Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of cerebellum without loss of consciousness, initial encounter (billable)
ICD-10 Code S06380A, Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of brainstem without loss of consciousness, initial encounter (billable)

Historical Information for ICD-9 Code 851.50

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 with open intracranial wound, unspecified state of consciousness

Short ICD9 Description: Cerebel contus w opn wnd

Parent Code: 851.5 - Cerebellar or brain stem contusion with open intracranial wound