Question 1

Is S06 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, S06 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code S06 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code S06 represents Intracranial injury. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code S06 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code S06 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code S06?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for S06 is section:S00-S09 (Injuries to the head (S00-S09)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from S06?

Accepted Answer

Code S06 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: head injury NOS (S09.90). These conditions cannot be coded together with S06 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Should I use additional codes with S06?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when coding S06, consider adding codes for: code, if applicable, to identify mild neurocognitive disorders due to known physiological condition (F06.7-). Additional codes provide more specificity about the patient's condition.

Question 7

Does S06 require a 7th character extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes, S06 requires a 7th character to specify the encounter type. Available extensions include: A (initial encounter), D (subsequent encounter), S (sequela). Use "X" as a placeholder to fill empty positions before the 7th character (e.g., S06XXA for initial encounter). The extension indicates whether this is an initial visit, follow-up, or treatment for a late effect.

S062026

Excludes11Not coded together

Excludes211Not included here

Code Also4Consider additional code

Use Additional Code2Add code for detail

Notes3Additional information

Includes13Included conditions

7th Character Extensions3Encounter type specifiers