S09.0
Non-billableInjury of blood vessels of head, not elsewhere classified
Injury of blood vessels of head, not elsewhere classified
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
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- for any associated infection
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(5)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for injury of blood vessels of head, not elsewhere classified?
The ICD-10-CM code for injury of blood vessels of head, not elsewhere classified is S09.0. The full clinical description is "Injury of blood vessels of head, not elsewhere classified". S09.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S09.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S09.0 represents “Injury of blood vessels of head, not elsewhere classified”. 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 S09.0 a billable code?
No, S09.0 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 S09.0.
What chapter is S09.0 in?
S09.0 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S09.0?
S09.0 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); injury of cerebral blood vessels (S06.-); and 1 more.
What are the subcategories under S09.0?
S09.0 has 3 child codes, including: S09.0XXA (Injury of blood vessels of head, NEC, init), S09.0XXD (Injury of blood vessels of head, NEC, subs), S09.0XXS (Injury of blood vessels of head, NEC, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S09.0?
Yes, when using S09.0, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S09.0?
S09.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0869087. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S09.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like injury of blood vessels of head, not elsewhere classified 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 S09.0?
S09.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: NA05.Z (Injury of blood vessels of head, unspecified).
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