S06.331
Billable

Contusion and laceration of cerebrum, unspecified, with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less

Billable / Specific Code

What is Contusion and laceration of cerebrum, unspecified, with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less?

ICD-10-CM S06.331 is the diagnosis code for Contusion and laceration of cerebrum, unspecified, with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the head" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions

Coding Guidelines for S06.331

✅ This Code Includes

  • Contusion and laceration of cerebrum, unspecified, with brief loss of consciousness

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where S06.331 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeS06.331 — Contusion and laceration of cerebrum, unspecified, with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is S06.331 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, S06.331 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does S06.331 mean?

S06.331 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Contusion and laceration of cerebrum, unspecified, with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of S06.331?

The parent code of S06.331 is S06.33 ("Contusion and laceration of cerebrum, unspecified"). S06.331 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is S06.331 in?

S06.331 is located in Section S00-S09 — "Injuries to the head" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use S06.331?

Use S06.331 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Contusion and laceration of cerebrum, unspecified, with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Contusion and laceration of cerebrum, unspecified, with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less?

The ICD-10-CM code for Contusion and laceration of cerebrum, unspecified, with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less is S06.331.

Can S06.331 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, S06.331 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is S06.331 in?

S06.331 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is S06.331 valid for 2026?

Yes, S06.331 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
S06.331
Contusion and laceration of cerebrum, unspecified, with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less
Billable / Specific Code
19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
S00-S09 — Injuries to the head
2026 ICD-10-CM