ICD-9-CM Code 851.83 to ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 Equivalent of 851.83:
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 851.83:
- 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 851.83
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 and unspecified cerebral laceration and contusion, without mention of open intracranial wound, with moderate [1-24 hours] loss of consciousness
Short ICD9 Description: Brain lacer NEC-mod coma
Parent Code: 851.8 - Other and unspecified cerebral laceration and contusion without mention of open intracranial wound