S00.0
Non-billableSuperficial injury of scalp
Superficial injury of scalp
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- 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
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- 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)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- for any associated infection
Child Codes (8)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code S00.0?
ICD-10-CM code S00.0 represents "Superficial injury of scalp". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S00.0 a billable code?
No, S00.0 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 8 child codes under S00.0.
What chapter is S00.0 in?
S00.0 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S00.0?
S00.0 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); diffuse cerebral contusion (S06.2-); and 3 more.
What are the subcategories under S00.0?
S00.0 has 8 child codes, including: S00.00 (Unspecified superficial injury of scalp), S00.01 (Abrasion of scalp), S00.02 (Blister (nonthermal) of scalp), S00.03 (Contusion of scalp), and 4 more.
Are additional codes required with S00.0?
Yes, when using S00.0 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S00.0?
S00.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0347539. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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