Question 1

Is S01 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, S01 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 S01 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code S01 represents Open wound 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 S01 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code S01 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 S01?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for S01 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 S01?

Accepted Answer

Code S01 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: open skull fracture (S02.- with 7th character B). These conditions cannot be coded together with S01 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Does S01 require a 7th character extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes, S01 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., S01XXA for initial encounter). The extension indicates whether this is an initial visit, follow-up, or treatment for a late effect.

S012026

Excludes11Not coded together

Excludes213Not included here

Code Also6Consider additional code

Use Additional Code1Add code for detail

Notes2Additional information

Includes12Included conditions

7th Character Extensions3Encounter type specifiers