S07 is the authoritative medical code for Crushing injury of head. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for crushing injury of head (ICD-10-CM S07), 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
Crushing injury of head is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code S07. 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. 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. Use additional code: code for all associated injuries, such as:; intracranial injuries S06.-; skull fractures S02.-. Code also: for any associated infection. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S07.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S07 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
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
Use Additional Code
Supplementary codes the tabular list directs you to add.
- code for all associated injuries, such as:
- intracranial injuries S06.-
- skull fractures S02.-
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can S07 be billed directly?
No. S07 (Crushing injury of head) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S07 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S07; A: initial encounter; D: subsequent encounter; S: sequela.
Can S07 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per Excludes2 instructions, S07 and the following may both be reported 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).
Is an additional code needed with S07?
Use additional code(s) to specify: code for all associated injuries, such as:; intracranial injuries (S06.-); skull fractures (S02.-).
Codes in This Family (4)
Official ICD-10-CM classifications in the same code family as S07, with their registry titles.
- S07.0 — Crushing injury of face
- S07.1 — Crushing injury of skull
- S07.8 — Crushing injury of other parts of head
- S07.9 — Crushing injury of head, part unspecified
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