Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S06.379 is the diagnosis code for Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of cerebellum with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration. 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.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where S06.379 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S06.379 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S06.379 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of cerebellum with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S06.379 is S06.37 ("Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of cerebellum"). S06.379 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S06.379 is located in Section S00-S09 — "Injuries to the head" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S06.379 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of cerebellum with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of cerebellum with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration is S06.379.
Yes, S06.379 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S06.379 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S06.379 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.