Cerebellar or brain stem contusion with open intracranial wound, with prolonged [more than 24 hours] loss of consciousness and return to pre-existing conscious level
851.54 can be converted using the following scenario:
Scenario 1
- 2015/16 ICD-10-CM S06.375A Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of cerebellum with loss of consciousness greater than 24 hours with return to pre-existing conscious level, initial encounter
Or:
- 2015/16 ICD-10-CM S06.385A Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of brainstem with loss of consciousness greater than 24 hours with return to pre-existing conscious level, initial encounter
With:
- 2015/16 ICD-10-CM S01.90XA Unspecified open wound of unspecified part of head, initial encounter