S00.02 is the authoritative medical code for Blister nonthermal of scalp. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for blister nonthermal of scalp (ICD-10-CM S00.02), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with current federal coding standards.
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Blister nonthermal of scalp is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code S00.02. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Includes: 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. Excludes1 (not coded here): diffuse cerebral contusion S06.2-; focal cerebral contusion S06.3-; injury of eye and orbit S05.-; open wound of head S01.-. Excludes2 (not included here): burns and corrosions T20-T32; effects of foreign body in ear T16; effects of foreign body in larynx T17.3; effects of foreign body in mouth NOS T18.0; effects of foreign body in nose T17.0-T17.1; effects of foreign body in pharynx T17.2; effects of foreign body on external eye T15.-; frostbite T33-T34; insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4. Code also: for any associated infection. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S00.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S00.02 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Includes
Conditions the official ICD-10-CM tabular list includes 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
Excludes1 — Not Coded Here
Conditions that can never be reported with this code; the two are mutually exclusive.
- diffuse cerebral contusion S06.2-
- focal cerebral contusion S06.3-
- injury of eye and orbit S05.-
- open wound of head S01.-
Excludes2 — Not Included Here
Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.
- burns and corrosions T20-T32
- effects of foreign body in ear T16
- effects of foreign body in larynx T17.3
- effects of foreign body in mouth NOS T18.0
- effects of foreign body in nose T17.0-T17.1
- effects of foreign body in pharynx T17.2
- effects of foreign body on external eye T15.-
- frostbite T33-T34
- insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4
Code Also
Additional codes that may be required to fully describe the encounter.
- for any associated infection
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can S00.02 be billed directly?
No. S00.02 (Blister nonthermal of scalp) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S00.02 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S00.
What can't be coded together with S00.02?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes1 instructions, S00.02 must not be reported together with: diffuse cerebral contusion (S06.2-); focal cerebral contusion (S06.3-); injury of eye and orbit (S05.-); open wound of head (S01.-).
Can S00.02 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S00.02 and the following are not considered part of each other and may both be reported when both conditions are present: burns and corrosions (T20-T32); effects of foreign body in ear (T16); effects of foreign body in larynx (T17.3); effects of foreign body in mouth NOS (T18.0).
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S00.02 in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S00.02XA — Blister (nonthermal) of scalp, initial encounter
- S00.02XD — Blister (nonthermal) of scalp, subsequent encounter
- S00.02XS — Blister (nonthermal) of scalp, sequela
Indexed Clinical Terms (4)
Clinical term phrases from the official ICD-10-CM Index to Diseases and Injuries that map to this code.
- Blister (nonthermal), head, scalp
- Blister (nonthermal), occipital region
- Blister (nonthermal), parietal region
- Blister (nonthermal), scalp