ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for S01
Open wound of head
Coding Notes & Guidelines for S01
open skull fracture (S02.- with 7th character B)
avulsion of scalp (S08.0-)
superficial bite of scalp (S00.06, S00.07-)
superficial bite of eyelid and periocular area (S00.26, S00.27)
superficial bite of nose (S00.36, S00.37)
superficial bite of ear (S00.46, S00.47)
superficial bite of lip (S00.571)
superficial bite of oral cavity (S00.572)
superficial bite of other part of head (S00.87)
superficial bite of head NOS (S00.97)
- injury of eye and orbit (S05.-)
- traumatic amputation of part of head (S08.-)
superficial bite of cheek and temporomandibular area (S00.86, S00.87)
- tooth dislocation (S03.2)
- tooth fracture (S02.5)
Bite of scalp NOS
Open wound of eyelid and periocular area with or without involvement of lacrimal passages
Bite of eyelid and periocular area NOS
Bite of nose NOS
Bite of ear NOS
Bite of cheek and temporomandibular area NOS
Bite of lip NOS
Bite of oral cavity NOS
Bite of other part of head NOS
Bite of head NOS
- any associated:
- injury of cranial nerve (S04.-)
- injury of muscle and tendon of head (S09.1-)
- intracranial injury (S06.-)
- wound infection
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S01
- A: initial encounter
- D: subsequent encounter
- S: sequela
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for S01):
About ICD-10-CM Code S01 (Open wound of head)
ICD-10-CM code S01 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 S01 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about S01 - Open wound 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 Open wound of head.