ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Encephalopathy (acute) postcontusional: F07.81
The ICD-10-CM index points "Encephalopathy (acute) postcontusional" to F07.81, Postconcussional syndrome. F07.81 is a billable code.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 Alphabetic Index file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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More specific codes in F07
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- F07Personality and behavioral disorders due to known physiological conditionHeader
- F07.0Personality change due to known physiological conditionBillable
- F07.8Other personality and behavioral disorders due to known physiological conditionHeader
- F07.81Postconcussional syndromeBillable
- F07.89Other personality and behavioral disorders due to known physiological conditionBillable
- F07.9Unspecified personality and behavioral disorder due to known physiological conditionBillable
Code first
The CDC tabular list says to report the code named here before this one.
From F07. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Code first the underlying physiological condition
Code also
The CDC tabular list says a second code may be needed with this one. The note does not set which is listed first.
Code also, if applicable, sequela of concussion (S06.0X- with seventh character S)
Use additional code
The CDC tabular list says to add the code named here after this one when it applies.
Use additional code to identify associated post-traumatic headache, if applicable (G44.3-)
Excludes1
Excludes1 means these codes are not reported together.
Related conditions
Related pages
- F07.81 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category F07Every code under it
- Chapter 5Mental, behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
- Check a list of ICD-10 codes
- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Encephalopathy (acute) postcontusional?
The ICD-10-CM index points "Encephalopathy (acute) postcontusional" to F07.81, Postconcussional syndrome. F07.81 is a billable code.
Is F07.81 billable?
Yes. F07.81 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.
What documentation notes apply to F07.81?
The CDC tabular list gives 2 Excludes1 notes (not coded together), 1 "use additional code" note for F07.81 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.
What chapter is F07.81 in?
Chapter 5. Mental, behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.