S01.44
Non-billablePuncture wound w foreign body of cheek and TMJ area
Puncture wound with foreign body of cheek and temporomandibular area
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)
- injury of eye and orbit (S05.-)
- traumatic amputation of part of head (S08.-)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for puncture wound w foreign body of cheek and tmj area?
The ICD-10-CM code for puncture wound w foreign body of cheek and tmj area is S01.44. The full clinical description is "Puncture wound with foreign body of cheek and temporomandibular area". S01.44 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S01.44 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S01.44 represents "Puncture wound with foreign body of cheek and temporomandibular area". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S01.44 a billable code?
No, S01.44 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under S01.44.
What chapter is S01.44 in?
S01.44 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S01.44?
S01.44 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); open skull fracture (S02.- with 7th character B).
What are the subcategories under S01.44?
S01.44 has 3 child codes, including: S01.441 (Puncture wound w foreign body of right cheek and TMJ area), S01.442 (Puncture wound w foreign body of left cheek and TMJ area), S01.449 (Puncture wound w foreign body of unsp cheek and TMJ area).
Are additional codes required with S01.44?
Yes, when using S01.44 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S01.44?
S01.44 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2831263. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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