S06.389S

✓ Billable

Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of brainstem with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, sequela

Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

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❌ Excludes1

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.

S06

• head injury NOS (S09.90)

⚠️ Excludes2

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes.

S06.3

• any condition classifiable to S06.4-S06.6
• focal cerebral edema (S06.1)

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inherited

S06.3

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

S06

• code, if applicable, to identify mild neurocognitive disorders due to known physiological condition (F06.7-)

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code S06.389S represents contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of brainstem with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, sequela. This code falls under the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.

This is a 8-character code at the 7th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory. Coders should note that S06.389S has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S06.389S?

ICD-10-CM code S06.389S is "Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of brainstem with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, sequela". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is S06.389S a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, S06.389S is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What codes are excluded with S06.389S?

S06.389S has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Can S06.389S be coded with other codes?

S06.389S has 2 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

Related Codes in S06.389

Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:

S06.389AContusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of brainstem with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter S06.389DContusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of brainstem with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, subsequent encounter

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Code Information

CodeS06.389S

BillableYes

ParentS06.389

CategoryInjury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

Excludes11 rule(s)

Excludes22 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)