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 2007 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 801
Fracture of base of skull On October 1, 2008 the 2009 ICD-9-CM codes came into effect. Therefore, this code may be out of date.
The 2009 version of ICD-9-CM 801 can be accessed here. - Fractures which extend through the base of the SKULL, usually involving the PETROUS BONE. Battle's sign (characterized by skin discoloration due to extravasation of blood into the subcutaneous tissue behind the ear and over the mastoid process), CRANIAL NEUROPATHIES, TRAUMATIC; CAROTID-CAVERNOUS SINUS FISTULA; and CEREBROSPINAL FLUID OTORRHEA are relatively frequent sequelae of this condition. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p876)
- 801 is a non-specific code that cannot be used to specify a diagnosis
801 includes: - fossa:
- occiput bone
- orbital roof
- sinus:
- sphenoid bone
- temporal bone
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