S06.2X7A: Diffuse traumatic brain injury with loss of consciousness of any duration with death due to brain injury prior to regaining consciousness, initial encounter

S06.2X7A, diffuse traumatic brain injury with loss of consciousness of any duration with death due to brain injury prior to regaining consciousness, initial encounter, is listed as a covered diagnosis in 3 Medicare billing and coding articles that apply to 2 HCPCS Level II codes, including G0451 (Development testing, with interpretation and report, per…), G0278 (Iliac and/or femoral artery angiography, non-selective…). The articles come from 2 Medicare contractors. A listed diagnosis supports medical necessity only; coverage still depends on the LCD's criteria and on documentation in the medical record.

HCPCS Level II codes with S06.2X7A as a covered diagnosis

CodeDescriptionMedicare coverageDMEPOS fee 2026 (state range)Articles listing it
G0451Development testing, with interpretation and report, per standardized instrument formCarrier judgment—2
G0278Iliac and/or femoral artery angiography, non-selective, bilateral or ipsilateral to catheter insertion, performed at the same time as cardiac catheterization and/or coronary angiography, includes positioning or placement of the catheter in the distal aorta or ipsilateral femoral or iliac artery, injection of dye, production of permanent images, and radiologic supervision and interpretation (list separately in addition to primary procedure)Carrier judgment—1

Medicare policy articles listing S06.2X7A

A diagnosis listed as covered in a billing and coding article supports medical necessity for the article's codes; it does not guarantee payment. Coverage depends on the LCD's criteria, the contractor's jurisdiction and documentation in the medical record.

Other S06 diagnoses (Intracranial injury)

Frequently asked questions

Does Medicare cover S06.2X7A (Diffuse traumatic brain injury with loss of consciousness…)?

Medicare covers items and services, not diagnoses. 3 Medicare billing and coding articles list S06.2X7A as a covered diagnosis for 2 HCPCS Level II codes: the diagnosis can support medical necessity for those codes, but payment still depends on the LCD's coverage criteria and the medical record.

Which HCPCS codes can be billed with ICD-10 S06.2X7A?

The Level II codes from the policies most specific to this diagnosis are G0451 (Development testing, with interpretation and report, per…, 2 articles); G0278 (Iliac and/or femoral artery angiography, non-selective…, 1 article). Code choice depends on the item supplied; check each code's descriptor.

Which Medicare policy articles list S06.2X7A?

A57056 (Billing and Coding: Aortography and Peripheral Angiography); A56937 (Billing and Coding: Psychiatry and Psychology Services); A57780 (Billing and Coding: Psychological and Neuropsychological Tests).

What is ICD-10-CM code S06.2X7A?

S06.2X7A is the ICD-10-CM code for diffuse traumatic brain injury with loss of consciousness of any duration with death due to brain injury prior to regaining consciousness, initial encounter, in category S06 (Intracranial injury), chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and other consequences of external causes.

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Sources: CMS Medicare Coverage Database billing and coding articles (covered ICD-10 code lists and HCPCS links); ICD-10-CM FY2026; CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026 (non-rural state fees). Not billing or legal advice.

Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and other consequences of external causes · All diagnoses · HCPCS lookup