S01.542
Non-billablePuncture wound with foreign body of oral cavity
Puncture wound with foreign body of oral cavity
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.-)
- tooth dislocation (S03.2)
- tooth fracture (S02.5)
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 with foreign body of oral cavity?
The ICD-10-CM code for puncture wound with foreign body of oral cavity is S01.542. The full clinical description is "Puncture wound with foreign body of oral cavity". S01.542 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S01.542 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S01.542 represents "Puncture wound with foreign body of oral cavity". 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 S01.542 a billable code?
No, S01.542 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 S01.542.
What chapter is S01.542 in?
S01.542 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S01.542?
S01.542 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 S01.542?
S01.542 has 3 child codes, including: S01.542A (Puncture wound with foreign body of oral cavity, init encntr), S01.542D (Puncture wound with foreign body of oral cavity, subs encntr), S01.542S (Puncture wound with foreign body of oral cavity, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S01.542?
Yes, when using S01.542 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S01.542?
S01.542 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2831331. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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