S06.6

Header — not billable

Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage

The ICD-10 code for traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage is S06.6.

S06.6 is a non-billable header code. It groups related conditions but cannot be used on its own for reimbursement — select one of the 1 more specific codes below.

Clinical notes

Use additional code

This code represents an underlying condition. When a related manifestation is also present, coding convention calls for an additional code to be listed after this one.

code, if applicable, for traumatic brain compression or herniation (S06.A-)

Documentation support

General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.

•This is a non-billable header code. Documentation must support a more specific child code before this diagnosis can be reported on a claim.
•If the associated manifestation or related condition noted above is also documented, an additional code should be reported alongside this one.
•As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.

Child codes under S06.6

S06.6XTraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhagenon-billable header

Clinical notes

Use additional code

Documentation support

Child codes under S06.6

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