ICD-9-CM Code 851.79 to ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 Equivalent of 851.79:
As of October 2015, ICD-9 codes are no longer used for medical coding. Instead, use the following five equivalent ICD-10-CM codes, which are an approximate match to ICD-9 code 851.79:
- 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 S06379A, Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of cerebellum with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code S06380A, Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of brainstem without loss of consciousness, initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code S06389A, Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of brainstem with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter (billable)
Historical Information for ICD-9 Code 851.79
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 laceration with open intracranial wound, with concussion, unspecified
Short ICD9 Description: Opn cerebell lac-concuss
Parent Code: 851.7 - Cerebellar or brain stem laceration with open intracranial wound