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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for brainstem laceration

S06.38

Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of brainstem

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Laceration › brainstem”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding brainstem laceration

The ICD-10-CM code for brainstem laceration is S06.38 (Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of brainstem).

Within S06.3 (focal traumatic brain injury), S06.38 is specifically for contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of brainstem. Related codes cover unspecified focal traumatic brain injury (S06.30), contusion and laceration of right cerebrum (S06.31), contusion and laceration of left cerebrum (S06.32), contusion and laceration of cerebrum, unspecified (S06.33), traumatic hemorrhage of right cerebrum (S06.34), traumatic hemorrhage of left cerebrum (S06.35), traumatic hemorrhage of cerebrum, unspecified (S06.36) and contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of cerebellum (S06.37).

Codes in this range require a 7th character: A for initial encounter, D for subsequent encounter and S for sequela. Use placeholder "X" characters to fill any empty positions before the 7th character.

Use an additional code, if applicable, to identify mild neurocognitive disorders due to known physiological condition (F06.7-).

Common questions about brainstem laceration ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for brainstem laceration?

S06.38 — Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of brainstem (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S06.38 billable?

No. S06.38 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.