S06.2
Non-billableDiffuse traumatic brain injury
S06.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for Diffuse traumatic brain injury. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S06.2X for billing.
S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat is traumatic brain injury (TBI)? Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a sudden injury that causes damage to the brain. It may happen when there is a blow, bump, or jolt to the head. This is a closed head injury. A TBI can also happen when an object penetrates the skull. This is a penetrating injury. Symptoms of a TBI can be mild, moderate, or severe. Concussions are a type of mild TBI. The effects of a concussion…
Read more about Traumatic Brain Injury at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Includes
- •Diffuse axonal brain injury
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •traumatic diffuse cerebral edema (S06.1X-)
Use additional code
- •code, if applicable, for traumatic brain compression or herniation (S06.A-)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code S06.2?
- S06.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Diffuse traumatic brain injury". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
- Is S06.2 a billable code?
- No — S06.2 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as S06.2X) for billing.
- What is excluded from S06.2?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): traumatic diffuse cerebral edema (S06.1X-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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