Billable Medical Code for Intracranial Injury Of Other And Unspecified Nature Without Mention Of Open Intracranial Wound
Diagnosis Code for Reimbursement Claim: ICD-9-CM 854.0
Code will be replaced by October 2015 and relabeled as ICD-10-CM 854.0.
Traumatic Brain Injury Definition and Symptoms
Traumatic brain injuries are when an external force causes brain dysfunction. The most common causes are falls, vehicle collisions, violence, and combat injuries. Symptoms include loss of consciousness, confusion, fatigue, drowsiness, dizziness, difficulty sleeping, nausea, headache, and disorientation.