S09.8XXS is the authoritative medical code for Other specified injuries of head, sequela. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for other specified injuries of head, sequela (ICD-10-CM S09.8XXS), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with current federal coding standards.
Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Other specified injuries of head, sequela is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code S09.8S. 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. 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 S09.8XXS 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
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Does S09.8XXS require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S09.
Can S09.8XXS be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S09.8XXS 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 S09.8XXS in its code family, with their registry titles.
- 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
View all 22 codes in the S09 family