S07
Non-billableCrushing injury of head
Crushing injury of head
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 corrosionsT20-T32
- •effects of foreign body in earT16
- •effects of foreign body in larynxT17.3
- •effects of foreign body in mouth NOST18.0
- •effects of foreign body in noseT17.0-T17.1
- •effects of foreign body in pharynxT17.2
- •effects of foreign body on external eyeT15
- •frostbiteT33-T34
- •insect bite or sting, venomousT63.4
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- •code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicableZ18
- code for all associated injuries, such as:
- •intracranial injuriesS06
- •skull fracturesS02
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- for any associated infection
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (4)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(6)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for crushing injury of head?
The ICD-10-CM code for crushing injury of head is S07. The full clinical description is "Crushing injury of head". S07 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S07 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S07 represents “Crushing injury of head”. 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 S07 a billable code?
No, S07 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under S07.
What chapter is S07 in?
S07 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S07?
S07 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).
What are the subcategories under S07?
S07 has 4 child codes, including: S07.0 (Crushing injury of face), S07.1 (Crushing injury of skull), S07.8 (Crushing injury of other parts of head), S07.9 (Crushing injury of head, part unspecified).
Are additional codes required with S07?
Yes, when using S07, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-); all associated injuries, such as:; intracranial injuries (S06.-); skull fractures (S02.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S07?
S07 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0433070. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S07 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like crushing injury of head affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of S07?
S07 maps to the ICD-11 code: NA08.Z (Crushing injury of head, unspecified).
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