ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 800.16
Diagnosis Code: 800.16 (Raw: 80016)
Description: Closed fracture of vault of skull with cerebral laceration and contusion, with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration
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 800.16 is designated for Closed fracture of vault of skull with cerebral laceration and contusion, with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration. While superseded by ICD-10 for current healthcare encounters, it remains a recognized reference code for CMS Section 111 reporting, legacy claims adjudication, and historical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.
