ICD-10-CM S09.1: Injury of muscle and tendon of head

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for S09.1

Injury of muscle and tendon of head

Coding Notes & Guidelines for S09.1

Excludes2: Not Included Here

sprain to joints and ligament of head (S03.9)

Inclusion Terms

Injury of muscle and tendon of head NOS

Code Also

any associated open wound (S01.-)

Parent Code (Less Specific):

S09 - Other and unspecified injuries of head

About ICD-10-CM Code S09.1 (Injury of muscle and tendon of head)

ICD-10-CM code S09.1 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 S09.1 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about S09.1 - Injury of muscle and tendon 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 Injury of muscle and tendon of head.