S01.551
Non-billableOpen bite of lip
Open bite of lip
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Bite of lip NOS
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
- •injury of eye and orbitS05
- •traumatic amputation of part of headS08
- •tooth dislocationS03.2
- •tooth fractureS02.5
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- for any associated infection
- any associated:
- •injury of cranial nerveS04
- •injury of muscle and tendon of headS09.1
- •intracranial injuryS06
- wound infection
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(1)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for open bite of lip?
The ICD-10-CM code for open bite of lip is S01.551. The full clinical description is "Open bite of lip". S01.551 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S01.551 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S01.551 represents “Open bite of lip”. 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 S01.551 a billable code?
No, S01.551 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 S01.551.
What chapter is S01.551 in?
S01.551 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S01.551?
S01.551 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); and 1 more.
What are the subcategories under S01.551?
S01.551 has 3 child codes, including: S01.551A (Open bite of lip, initial encounter), S01.551D (Open bite of lip, subsequent encounter), S01.551S (Open bite of lip, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S01.551?
Yes, when using S01.551, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S01.551?
S01.551 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2227501, C2831336. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S01.551 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like open bite of lip 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 S01.551?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S01.551 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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