2021 ICD-10-CM Code S00.512

Abrasion of oral cavity

  1. ICD-10-CM Index
  2. Chapter: S00–T98
  3. Section: S00-S09
  4. Block: S00
  5. S00.512 - Abrasion of oral cavity
Version 2021
Non-Billable Code

Not Valid for Submission

S00.512 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of abrasion of oral cavity. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2021 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.

The ICD-10-CM code S00.512 might also be used to specify conditions or terms like abrasion and/or friction burn of gum with infection, abrasion and/or friction burn of gum without infection, abrasion and/or friction burn of head and/or neck without infection, abrasion of buccal mucosa, abrasion of floor of mouth , abrasion of gum, etc.

ICD-10:S00.512
Short Description:Abrasion of oral cavity
Long Description:Abrasion of oral cavity

Code Classification

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:

Specific Coding for Abrasion of oral cavity

Non-specific codes like S00.512 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10 codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for abrasion of oral cavity:

  • BILLABLE CODE - Use S00.512A for initial encounter
  • BILLABLE CODE - Use S00.512D for subsequent encounter
  • BILLABLE CODE - Use S00.512S for sequela

Index to Diseases and Injuries

The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10 code(s). The following references for the code S00.512 are found in the index:

Approximate Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

Information for Patients


Wounds and Injuries

Also called: Traumatic 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


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Code History

  • 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 (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)

Previous Code: S00.511S

Related Codes

Next Code: S00.512A