ICD-10-CM Code S00.9

Superficial injury of unspecified part of head

  1. ICD-10-CM Index
  2. Chapter: S00–T98
  3. Section: S00-S09
  4. Block: S00
  5. S00.9 - Superficial injury of unspecified part of head
Version 2020 Non-Billable Code

Not Valid for Submission

S00.9 is a "header" nonspecific and non-billable code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of superficial injury of unspecified part of head. The code is NOT valid for the year 2020 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.

ICD-10:S00.9
Short Description:Superficial injury of unspecified part of head
Long Description:Superficial injury of unspecified part of head

Consider the following ICD-10 codes with a higher level of specificity:

  • S00.90 - Unspecified superficial injury of unspecified part of head
  • S00.90XA - Unspecified superficial injury of unspecified part of head, initial encounter
  • S00.90XD - Unspecified superficial injury of unspecified part of head, subsequent encounter
  • S00.90XS - Unspecified superficial injury of unspecified part of head, sequela
  • S00.91 - Abrasion of unspecified part of head
  • S00.91XA - Abrasion of unspecified part of head, initial encounter
  • S00.91XD - Abrasion of unspecified part of head, subsequent encounter
  • S00.91XS - Abrasion of unspecified part of head, sequela
  • S00.92 - Blister (nonthermal) of unspecified part of head
  • S00.92XA - Blister (nonthermal) of unspecified part of head, initial encounter
  • S00.92XD - Blister (nonthermal) of unspecified part of head, subsequent encounter
  • S00.92XS - Blister (nonthermal) of unspecified part of head, sequela
  • S00.93 - Contusion of unspecified part of head
  • S00.93XA - Contusion of unspecified part of head, initial encounter
  • S00.93XD - Contusion of unspecified part of head, subsequent encounter
  • S00.93XS - Contusion of unspecified part of head, sequela
  • S00.94 - External constriction of unspecified part of head
  • S00.94XA - External constriction of unspecified part of head, initial encounter
  • S00.94XD - External constriction of unspecified part of head, subsequent encounter
  • S00.94XS - External constriction of unspecified part of head, sequela
  • S00.95 - Superficial foreign body of unspecified part of head
  • S00.95XA - Superficial foreign body of unspecified part of head, initial encounter
  • S00.95XD - Superficial foreign body of unspecified part of head, subsequent encounter
  • S00.95XS - Superficial foreign body of unspecified part of head, sequela
  • S00.96 - Insect bite (nonvenomous) of unspecified part of head
  • S00.96XA - Insect bite (nonvenomous) of unspecified part of head, initial encounter
  • S00.96XD - Insect bite (nonvenomous) of unspecified part of head, subsequent encounter
  • S00.96XS - Insect bite (nonvenomous) of unspecified part of head, sequela
  • S00.97 - Other superficial bite of unspecified part of head
  • S00.97XA - Other superficial bite of unspecified part of head, initial encounter
  • S00.97XD - Other superficial bite of unspecified part of head, subsequent encounter
  • S00.97XS - Other superficial bite of unspecified part of head, sequela

Code Classification

  • Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00–T98)
    • Injuries to the head (S00-S09)
      • Superficial injury of head (S00)

Code History

  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016
    (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020

Information for Patients


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
  • Sprains and strains

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