F07.81

Billable

Postconcussional syndrome

F07.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for Postconcussional syndrome. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
F01-F99
Parent
F07.8
Edition
FY2026

F01-F99 Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

A concussion is a type of brain injury . It involves a short loss of normal brain function. It happens when a hit to the head or body causes your head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. This sudden movement can cause the brain to bounce around or twist in the skull, creating chemical changes in your brain. Sometimes it can also stretch and damage your brain cells. Sometimes people call a concussion a "mild"…

Read more about Concussion at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • Postcontusional syndrome (encephalopathy)
  • Post-traumatic brain syndrome, nonpsychotic

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • current concussion (brain) (S06.0-)
  • postencephalitic syndrome (F07.89)

Use additional code

  • code to identify associated post-traumatic headache, if applicable (G44.3-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code F07.81?
F07.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Postconcussional syndrome". It falls under F01-F99 Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders.
Is F07.81 a billable code?
Yes — F07.81 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from F07.81?
Excludes1 (not coded here): current concussion (brain) (S06.0-); postencephalitic syndrome (F07.89).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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