S06.81AS — Injury of right internal carotid artery, intracranial portion, not elsewhere classified with loss of consciousness status unknown, sequela
Is S06.81AS billable?
Yes, but S06.81AS is an unspecified code. S06.81AS is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, S06.81AS is an unspecified or catch-all code. Payers apply additional scrutiny to unspecified codes and many deny them when the medical record supports a more specific option, so check the documentation before selecting S06.81AS — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
More specific alternatives
- S06.0X0SConcussion without loss of consciousness, sequela
- S06.1X0STraumatic cerebral edema without loss of consciousness, sequela
- S06.2X0SDiffuse traumatic brain injury without loss of consciousness, sequela
- S06.300SUnspecified focal traumatic brain injury without loss of consciousness, sequela
- S06.4X0SEpidural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, sequela
- S06.5X0STraumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, sequela
- S06.6X0STraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, sequela
- S06.A0XSTraumatic brain compression without herniation, sequela
S06.81AS at a glance
| Code | S06.81AS |
|---|---|
| Description | Injury of right internal carotid artery, intracranial portion, not elsewhere classified with loss of consciousness status unknown, sequela |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "S" | sequela |
What does the 7th character "S" mean in S06.81AS?
In S06.81AS, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for S06.81AS to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S06.81AS group to?
S06.81AS sits in MDC 01 and helps define the logic of 3 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 091Other Disorders of Nervous System with MCCmedical
- 092Other Disorders of Nervous System with CCmedical
- 093Other Disorders of Nervous System without CC/MCCmedical
How is S06.81AS listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S06.8, the nearest indexed parent of S06.81AS. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Injury › blood vessel NEC › carotid artery › internal, intracranial
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to S06.81AS.
- Injury of right internal carotid artery, intracranial portion, not elsewhere classified NOS
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S06
The conditions below can never be reported together with S06.81AS on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
- head injury NOS (S09.90)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S06.81AS to fully describe the condition. S06.81AS is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Use additional code — inherited from S06
Report an additional code alongside S06.81AS to fully describe the condition. S06.81AS is sequenced first.
- code, if applicable, to identify mild neurocognitive disorders due to known physiological condition (F06.7-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of S06.81AS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S06.81AS and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S00-S09
The conditions below are not part of S06.81AS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S06.81AS and the excluded code may both be reported.
- burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
- effects of foreign body in ear (T16)
- effects of foreign body in larynx (T17.3)
- effects of foreign body in mouth NOS (T18.0)
- effects of foreign body in nose (T17.0-T17.1)
- effects of foreign body in pharynx (T17.2)
- effects of foreign body on external eye (T15.-)
- frostbite (T33-T34)
- insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
Code also — inherited from S00-S09
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S06.81AS is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- for any associated infection
Code also — inherited from S06
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S06.81AS is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
How long has S06.81AS existed?
S06.81AS first appears in FY2023.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.