Specific code 2012 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 854.09
Intracranial injury of other and unspecified nature without mention of open intracranial wound, with concussion, unspecified
  • Short description: Brain inj NEC-concussion.
  • ICD-9-CM 854.09 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 854.09 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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854.09 can be converted using the following scenario:
Scenario 1
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM S06.890A Other specified intracranial injury without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
  • With:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM S06.0X0A Concussion without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
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