S09.9

Clinical Information

• A traumatic injury to the head.

• Chances are you’ve bumped your head before. Usually, the injury is minor because your skull is hard and it protects your brain. But other head injuries can be more severe, such as a skull fracture, concussion, or traumatic brain injury.head injuries can be open or closed. A closed injury does not break through the skull. With an open, or penetrating, injury, an object pierces the skull and enters brain tissue. Closed injuries are not always less severe than open injuries.some common causes of head injuries are falls, motor vehicle accidents, violence, and sports injuries.it is important to know the warning signs of a moderate or severe head injury. Get help immediately if the injured person has

• Traumatic injuries involving the cranium and intracranial structures i.e., brain; cranial nerves; meninges; and other structures). Injuries may be classified by whether or not the skull is penetrated i.e., penetrating vs. Nonpenetrating) or whether there is an associated hemorrhage.

Details

• S09.9 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM S09.9 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of S09.9 – other international versions of ICD-10 S09.9 may differ.