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Version 2024
Non-Billable Code

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S00.8

Superficial injury of other parts of head

ICD-10-CM Code:
S00.8
ICD-10 Code for:
Superficial injury of other parts of head
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
    (S00–T88)
    • Injuries to the head
      (S00-S09)
      • Superficial injury of head
        (S00)

S00.8 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of superficial injury of other parts of head. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Superficial injury of other parts of head

Non-specific codes like S00.8 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for superficial injury of other parts of head:

  • S00.80 for Unspecified superficial injury of other part of head - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S00.80XA for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S00.80XD for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S00.80XS for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S00.81 for Abrasion of other part of head - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S00.81XA for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S00.81XD for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S00.81XS for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S00.82 for Blister (nonthermal) of other part of head - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S00.82XA for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S00.82XD for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S00.82XS for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S00.83 for Contusion of other part of head - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S00.83XA for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S00.83XD for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S00.83XS for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S00.84 for External constriction of other part of head - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S00.84XA for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S00.84XD for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S00.84XS for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S00.85 for Superficial foreign body of other part of head - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S00.85XA for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S00.85XD for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S00.85XS for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S00.86 for Insect bite (nonvenomous) of other part of head - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S00.86XA for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S00.86XD for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S00.86XS for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S00.87 for Other superficial bite of other part of head - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S00.87XA for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S00.87XD for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S00.87XS for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

Coding Guidelines

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Superficial injury of head (S00). Use the following options for the aplicable episode of care:

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Inclusion Terms

Inclusion Terms
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
  • Superficial injuries of face any part

Patient Education


Wounds and Injuries

An injury is damage to your body. It is a general term that refers to harm caused by accidents, falls, hits, weapons, and more. In the U.S., millions of people injure themselves every year. These injuries range from minor to life-threatening. Injuries can happen at work or play, indoors or outdoors, driving a car, or walking across the street.

Wounds are injuries that break the skin or other body tissues. They include cuts, scrapes, scratches, and punctured skin. They often happen because of an accident, but surgery, sutures, and stitches also cause wounds. Minor wounds usually aren't serious, but it is important to clean them. Serious and infected wounds may require first aid followed by a visit to your doctor. You should also seek attention if the wound is deep, you cannot close it yourself, you cannot stop the bleeding or get the dirt out, or it does not heal.

Other common types of injuries include:

  • Animal bites
  • Bruises
  • Burns
  • Dislocations
  • Electrical injuries
  • Fractures (broken bones)
  • Sprains and strains

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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.