Wiki DX Coding for DAI

[jans04]

Diffuse axonal injury (DAI) is one of the most common and devastating types of traumatic brain injury. I am unable to find a DX code for this diagnosis. Any suggestions? Thanks

 

[RebeccaWoodward*]

"For diffuse axonal injury or shear injury, use category 854 (intracranial injury of other and unspecified nature)"

http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/em/trauma/Registry/APPENDIXVICD9codes.pdf

 

[jans04]

Thanks. That is exactly what I've been using (854.00) nice to know I was on the right track

 

[jans04]

"For diffuse axonal injury or shear injury, use category 854 (intracranial injury of other and unspecified nature)"

http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/em/trauma/Registry/APPENDIXVICD9codes.pdf

Thanks for the info.