Specific code 2011 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 851.23
Cortex (cerebral) laceration without open intracranial wound with moderate (1-24 hours) loss of consciousness
  • Short description: Cortex lacerat-mod coma.
  • ICD-9-CM 851.23 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 851.23 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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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 851.23 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM S06.333A Contusion and laceration of cerebrum, unspecified, with loss of consciousness of 1 hour to 5 hours 59 minutes, initial encounter
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