ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 804.45
Diagnosis Code: 804.45 (Raw: 80445)
Description: Closed fractures involving skull or face with other bones, with intracranial injury of other and unspecified nature, with prolonged [more than 24 hours] loss of consciousness, without return to pre-existing conscious level
Classification: International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM)
Fiscal Year: 2026 Reference
CMS Section 111 Status: Valid for reporting.
Overview & Historical Usage
ICD-9-CM code 804.45 is designated for Closed fractures involving skull or face with other bones, with intracranial injury of other and unspecified nature, with prolonged [more than 24 hours] loss of consciousness, without return to pre-existing conscious level. While superseded by ICD-10 for current healthcare encounters, it remains a recognized reference code for CMS Section 111 reporting, legacy claims adjudication, and historical clinical data analysis.
