S09.0XXS is the authoritative medical code for Injury of blood vessels of head, not elsewhere classified, sequela. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for injury of blood vessels of head, not elsewhere classified, sequela (ICD-10-CM S09.0XXS), 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
Injury of blood vessels of head, not elsewhere classified, sequela is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code S09.0S. 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): injury of cerebral blood vessels S06.-; injury of precerebral blood vessels S15.-. 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 S09.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S09.0XXS 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.
- injury of cerebral blood vessels S06.-
- injury of precerebral blood vessels S15.-
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 S09.0XXS require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S09.
What can't be coded together with S09.0XXS?
Per Excludes1 instructions, S09.0XXS must not be reported with: injury of cerebral blood vessels (S06.-); injury of precerebral blood vessels (S15.-).
Can S09.0XXS be reported alongside related conditions?
Per Excludes2 instructions, S09.0XXS 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).
Codes in This Family (21)
Official ICD-10-CM classifications in the same code family as S09.0XXS, with their registry titles.
- S09 — Other and unspecified injuries of head
- S09.0 — Injury of blood vessels of head, not elsewhere classified
- S09.0XXA — Injury of blood vessels of head, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter
- S09.0XXD — Injury of blood vessels of head, not elsewhere classified, subsequent encounter
- S09.1 — Injury of muscle and tendon of head
- S09.10XA — Unspecified injury of muscle and tendon of head, initial encounter
- S09.10XD — Unspecified injury of muscle and tendon of head, subsequent encounter
- S09.10XS — Unspecified injury of muscle and tendon of head, sequela
- S09.11XA — Strain of muscle and tendon of head, initial encounter
- S09.11XD — Strain of muscle and tendon of head, subsequent encounter
- S09.11XS — Strain of muscle and tendon of head, sequela
- S09.12XA — Laceration of muscle and tendon of head, initial encounter
- S09.12XD — Laceration of muscle and tendon of head, subsequent encounter
- S09.12XS — Laceration of muscle and tendon of head, sequela
- S09.19XA — Other specified injury of muscle and tendon of head, initial encounter
- S09.19XD — Other specified injury of muscle and tendon of head, subsequent encounter
- S09.19XS — Other specified injury of muscle and tendon of head, sequela
- S09.2 — Traumatic rupture of ear drum
- S09.20XA — Traumatic rupture of unspecified ear drum, initial encounter
- S09.20XD — Traumatic rupture of unspecified ear drum, subsequent encounter
- S09.20XS — Traumatic rupture of unspecified ear drum, sequela
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