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Specific code 2006 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 851.66
Cerebellar or brain stem laceration without open intracranial wound with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration
  • Short description: CEREBEL LACERAT-COMA NOS.
  • ICD-9-CM 851.66 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 851.66 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).
  • You are viewing the 2006 version of ICD-9-CM 851.66.
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 851.66 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM S06.379A Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of cerebellum with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM S06.389A Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of brainstem with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
Approximate Synonyms
  • Brain stem laceration with loss of consciousness
  • Brain stem laceration with loss of consciousness (disorder (disorder)
  • Brain stem laceration without open intracranial wound AND with loss of consciousness
  • Brainstem laceration w LOC
  • Brainstem laceration without loss of consciousness
  • Cerebellar laceration w LOC
  • Cerebellar laceration with loss of consciousness
  • Cerebellar laceration without open intracranial wound AND with loss of consciousness
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