S01 ICD-10-CM Code: Open wound of head
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
S01Open wound of head
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where S01 sits
- 1
Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- 2
Section
Injuries to the head (S00-S09)
- 3
Category S01
Open wound of head
- 4
Code S01
Open wound of head
More specific choices
Codes under S01
S01 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S01.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S01.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S01.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- open skull fracture (S02.- with 7th character B)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- injury of eye and orbit (S05.-)
- traumatic amputation of part of head (S08.-)
Transparency
Source and release
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM sourceCode-specific guidance
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S01 mean?
S01 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Open wound of head.”
Is S01 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. S01 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is S01 located in ICD-10-CM?
S01 is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Injuries to the head (S00-S09) (S00–S09), under category S01, Open wound of head.
What coding notes are listed for S01?
No inclusion terms are listed for S01 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: open skull fracture (S02.- with 7th character B). Excludes2 notes: injury of eye and orbit (S05.-); traumatic amputation of part of head (S08.-).
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