ICD-10-CM diagnosis code
S06.5X8A Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of any duration with death due to other cause before regaining consciousness, initial encounter
- Billable
- Yes, a complete code (FY2026)
- Category
- S06 Intracranial injury
Encounter (7th character)
This code is for the initial encounter: the patient is receiving active treatment for the condition (for example surgery, an emergency department visit or evaluation by a new clinician).
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Other codes in S06
569 complete codes in this category.
- S06.5X5DTraumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness greater than 24 hours with return to pre-existing conscious level, subsequent encounter
- S06.5X5STraumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness greater than 24 hours with return to pre-existing conscious level, sequela
- S06.5X6ATraumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness greater than 24 hours without return to pre-existing conscious level with patient surviving, initial encounter
- S06.5X6DTraumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness greater than 24 hours without return to pre-existing conscious level with patient surviving, subsequent encounter
- S06.5X6STraumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness greater than 24 hours without return to pre-existing conscious level with patient surviving, sequela
- S06.5X7ATraumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of any duration with death due to brain injury before regaining consciousness, initial encounter
- S06.5X8ATraumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of any duration with death due to other cause before regaining consciousness, initial encounter
- S06.5X9ATraumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
- S06.5X9DTraumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, subsequent encounter
- S06.5X9STraumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, sequela
- S06.5XAATraumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S06.5XADTraumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, subsequent encounter
Documentation tips
- Make sure the note supports every element of the title, “Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of any duration with death due to other cause before regaining consciousness, initial encounter”: each detail in it should be traceable to the history, examination or assessment.
- Code to the highest specificity the documentation supports. If a detail is missing from the note, add it to the note rather than choosing a less specific code by default.
- Check the Tabular List and official guidelines for instructional notes (“code first”, “use additional code”, Excludes1/Excludes2) that apply to S06.
The international WHO ICD-10 also has S06, with its inclusion and exclusion notes; titles and detail can differ from ICD-10-CM.
ICD-10-CM is developed by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and is based on the WHO ICD-10. Codes and titles are reproduced unchanged from the FY2026 code list (effective 1 October 2025). Their use here does not imply endorsement by CDC, HHS or the U.S. Government. Changes effective on or after 1 October 2026 may not be reflected yet; check the current release at cdc.gov or cms.gov before submitting claims.
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