Specific code 2007 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 803.84
Other open skull fracture with other and unspecified intracranial hemorrhage with prolonged (more than 24 hours) loss of consciousness and return to pre-existing conscious level
  • Short description: OPN SKL FX NEC-PROL COMA.
  • ICD-9-CM 803.84 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 803.84 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
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803.84 can be converted using the following scenario:
Scenario 1
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM S02.91XB Unspecified fracture of skull, initial encounter for open fracture
  • With:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM S06.365A Traumatic hemorrhage of cerebrum, unspecified, with loss of consciousness greater than 24 hours with return to pre-existing conscious level, initial encounter
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