Question 1

Is S00 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, S00 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code S00 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code S00 represents Superficial injury of head. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code S00 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code S00 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code S00?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for S00 is section:S00-S09 (Injuries to the head (S00-S09)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from S00?

Accepted Answer

Code S00 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: diffuse cerebral contusion (S06.2-); focal cerebral contusion (S06.3-); injury of eye and orbit (S05.-) and 1 more conditions. These conditions cannot be coded together with S00 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Does S00 require a 7th character extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes, S00 requires a 7th character to specify the encounter type. Available extensions include: A (initial encounter), D (subsequent encounter), S (sequela). Use "X" as a placeholder to fill empty positions before the 7th character (e.g., S00XXA for initial encounter). The extension indicates whether this is an initial visit, follow-up, or treatment for a late effect.

S002026

Excludes14Not coded together

Excludes211Not included here

Code Also1Consider additional code

Use Additional Code1Add code for detail

Notes2Additional information

Includes12Included conditions

7th Character Extensions3Encounter type specifiers