FRACTURE OF SKULL (800-804)
Includes:
traumatic brain injury due to fracture of skull
The following fifth-digit subclassification is for use with the appropriate codes in categories 800, 801, 803, and 804:
0 unspecified state of consciousness
1 with no loss of consciousness
2 with brief [less than one hour] loss of consciousness
3 with moderate [1-24 hours] loss of consciousness
4 with prolonged [more than 24 hours] loss of consciousness and return to pre-existing conscious level
5 with prolonged [more than 24 hours] loss of consciousness, without return to pre-existing conscious level
Use fifth-digit 5 to designate when a patient is unconscious and dies before regaining consciousness, regardless of the duration of the loss of consciousness
6 with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration
9 with concussion, unspecified
804 Multiple fractures involving skull or face with other bones
Requires fifth digit. see beginning of section 800-804 for codes and definitions.

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