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S06.38

Non-billable

Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of brainstem

S06.38 is the ICD-10-CM code for Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of brainstem. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S06.380 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
S00-T88
Parent
S06.3
Subcodes
11
Edition
FY2026

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

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S06.38?
S06.38 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of brainstem". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is S06.38 a billable code?
No — S06.38 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as S06.380) for billing.
What are the subcodes of S06.38?
S06.38 has 11 more specific child codes, including S06.380, S06.381, S06.382.

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

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