S00.1 is the authoritative medical code for Contusion of eyelid and periocular area. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for contusion of eyelid and periocular area (ICD-10-CM S00.1), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 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
Contusion of eyelid and periocular area is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code S00.1. 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. Inclusion terms: Black eye. 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): contusion of eyeball and orbital tissues S05.1-; 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 S00.1 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.
- contusion of eyeball and orbital tissues S05.1-
- 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 S00.1 be billed directly?
No. S00.1 (Contusion of eyelid and periocular area) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S00.1 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 S00.1?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes1 instructions, S00.1 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 S00.1 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S00.1 and the following are not considered part of each other and may both be reported when both conditions are present: contusion of eyeball and orbital tissues (S05.1-); burns and corrosions (T20-T32); effects of foreign body in ear (T16); effects of foreign body in larynx (T17.3).
What conditions are included under S00.1?
Contusion of eyelid and periocular area includes: Black eye.