S00.05XA is the authoritative medical code for Superficial foreign body of scalp, initial encounter. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for superficial foreign body of scalp, initial encounter (ICD-10-CM S00.05XA), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Superficial foreign body of scalp, initial encounter is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code S00.05A. 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. Inclusion terms: Splinter in the scalp. 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 S00.05XA 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
Inclusion Terms
Alternative terms the tabular list files under this code.
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
Does S00.05XA 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 S00.05XA?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes1 instructions, S00.05XA 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 S00.05XA be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S00.05XA 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).
What conditions are included under S00.05XA?
Superficial foreign body of scalp, initial encounter includes: Splinter in the scalp.
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S00.05XA in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S00 — Superficial injury of head
- S00-S09 — Injuries to the head (S00-S09)
- S00.0 — Superficial injury of scalp
- S00.00 — Unspecified superficial injury of scalp
- S00.00XA — Unspecified superficial injury of scalp, initial encounter
- S00.00XD — Unspecified superficial injury of scalp, subsequent encounter
- S00.00XS — Unspecified superficial injury of scalp, sequela
- S00.01 — Abrasion of scalp
- S00.01XA — Abrasion of scalp, initial encounter
- S00.01XD — Abrasion of scalp, subsequent encounter
View all 40 codes in the S00 family