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S00Not billable, use a more specific code below

Superficial injury of head

In Injuries to the head (S00-S09), chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes

288 billable codes under S00: none are a CC or MCC; none map to an HCC.

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Instructional notes

Excludes1: not coded here, use a different code

  • diffuse cerebral contusion (S06.2-)
  • focal cerebral contusion (S06.3-)
  • injury of eye and orbit (S05.-)
  • open wound of head (S01.-)

Also applies, from Injuries to the head (S00-S09)

These notes sit on S00-S09 and apply to every code under it, including S00.

Includes: conditions that are coded here

  • injuries of ear
  • injuries of eye
  • injuries of face [any part]
  • injuries of gum
  • injuries of jaw
  • injuries of oral cavity
  • injuries of palate
  • injuries of periocular area
  • injuries of scalp
  • injuries of temporomandibular joint area
  • injuries of tongue
  • injuries of tooth

Excludes2: not included here, code separately if applicable

  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • effects of foreign body in ear (T16)
  • effects of foreign body in larynx (T17.3)
  • effects of foreign body in mouth NOS (T18.0)
  • effects of foreign body in nose (T17.0-T17.1)
  • effects of foreign body in pharynx (T17.2)
  • effects of foreign body on external eye (T15.-)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)

Code also: add a code for this too, order depends on the encounter

  • for any associated infection

Official coding guidelines

From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.

Covers 7th character use and coding of injuries, fractures, burns, drug and toxic effects, abuse and neglect, and complications of care (S00-T88).

Read Section I.C.19 (page 77)

All codes under S00

S00 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.

S00 MS-DRGs

As the principal diagnosis, the billable codes under S00 group to these 11 MS-DRGs (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.

Other codes that refer to S00

Notes on these codes point to S00.

  • CH10 Excludes2: injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • CH11 Excludes2: injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • CH13 Excludes2: injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • CH14 Excludes2: injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • CH16 Excludes2: injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • CH3 Excludes2: injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • CH6 Excludes2: injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • CH7 Excludes2: injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • CH8 Excludes2: injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • CH9 Excludes2: injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • G96.00 Code Also: head injury (S00-S09)
  • G96.08 Code Also: head injury (S00 - S09)
  • G96.09 Code Also: head injury (S00 - S09)
  • O9A.2 Includes: Conditions in S00-T88, except T74 and T76
  • R65.1 Code First: injury and trauma (S00-T88)
  • Z87.82 Includes: Conditions classifiable to S00-T88, except traumatic fractures

About the condition

Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.

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.

Read more about wounds and injuries on MedlinePlus

Code history

Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.