Specific code 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 851.45
Cerebellar or brain stem contusion without mention of open intracranial wound, with prolonged [more than 24 hours] loss of consciousness without return to pre-existing conscious level
  • 2015
  • Billable Thru Sept 30/2015
  • Non-Billable On/After Oct 1/2015

  • ICD-9-CM 851.45 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 851.45 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).
Convert to ICD-10-CM: 851.45 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM S06.376A Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of cerebellum with loss of consciousness greater than 24 hours without return to pre-existing conscious level with patient surviving, initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM S06.377A Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of cerebellum with loss of consciousness of any duration with death due to brain injury prior to regaining consciousness, initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM S06.378A Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of cerebellum with loss of consciousness of any duration with death due to other cause prior to regaining consciousness, initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM S06.386A Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of brainstem with loss of consciousness greater than 24 hours without return to pre-existing conscious level with patient surviving, initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM S06.387A Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of brainstem with loss of consciousness of any duration with death due to brain injury prior to regaining consciousness, initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM S06.388A Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of brainstem with loss of consciousness of any duration with death due to other cause prior to regaining consciousness, initial encounter
Approximate Synonyms
  • Brain stem contusion with loss of consciousness and death
  • Brain stem contusion without open intracranial wound AND with prolonged loss of consciousness without return to pre-existing conscious level
  • Brainstem contusion w LOC and death
  • Brainstem contusion with loss of consciousness and death
  • Cerebellar contusion w LOC and death
  • Cerebellar contusion with loss of consciousness and death
  • Cerebellar contusion without open intracranial wound AND with prolonged loss of consciousness without return to pre-existing conscious level
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