Question 1

Is S05 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, S05 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 S05 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code S05 represents Injury of eye and orbit. 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 S05 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code S05 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 S05?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for S05 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 should be coded separately from S05?

Accepted Answer

Code S05 has Type 2 Excludes including: 2nd cranial [optic] nerve injury (S04.0-); 3rd cranial [oculomotor] nerve injury (S04.1-); open wound of eyelid and periocular area (S01.1-) and 2 more conditions. These conditions are not included in S05 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

Question 6

Does S05 require a 7th character extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes, S05 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., S05XXA for initial encounter). The extension indicates whether this is an initial visit, follow-up, or treatment for a late effect.

S052026

Excludes216Not included here

Code Also1Consider additional code

Use Additional Code1Add code for detail

Notes2Additional information

Includes13Included conditions

7th Character Extensions3Encounter type specifiers