2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S07Crushing injury of head
S07 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for crushing injury of head, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as S07.0XXA, S07.0XXD, S07.0XXS, and S07.1XXA.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Specific Coding for Crushing injury of headOverview
Coding GuidelinesGuidance
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Crushing injury of head (S07). Use the following options for the applicable episode of care:
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Source: ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2026, published by CMS and the National Center for Health Statistics.
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Use Additional Code
7th Character Note
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S07
7th Character
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
The “use additional code” indicates that a secondary code could be used to further specify the patient’s condition. This note is not mandatory and is only used if enough information is available to assign an additional code.
Certain ICD-10-CM categories have applicable 7th characters. The applicable 7th character is required for all codes within the category, or as the notes in the Tabular List instruct. The 7th character must always be the 7th character in the data field. If a code that requires a 7th character is not 6 characters, a placeholder X must be used to fill in the empty characters.
Indicates that a seventh character is to be assigned to codes in a subcategory.
Patient EducationClinical
Head Injuries
Chances are you've bumped your head before. Often, the injury is minor because your skull is hard and it protects your brain. But other head injuries can be more severe, such as a skull fracture, concussion, or traumatic brain injury.
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