ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for S00.8
Superficial injury of other parts of head
Coding Notes & Guidelines for S00.8
open bite of other part of head (S01.85)
Superficial injuries of face [any part]
- Bruise of other part of head
- Hematoma of other part of head
Splinter in other part of head
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code S00.8 (Superficial injury of other parts of head)
ICD-10-CM code S00.8 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM S00.8 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about S00.8 - Superficial injury of other parts of head. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Superficial injury of other parts of head.