Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S00.561 is the diagnosis code for Insect bite (nonvenomous) of lip. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the head" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where S00.561 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S00.561 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S00.561 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Insect bite (nonvenomous) of lip". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S00.561 is S00.56 ("Insect bite (nonvenomous) of lip and oral cavity"). S00.561 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S00.561 is located in Section S00-S09 — "Injuries to the head" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S00.561 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Insect bite (nonvenomous) of lip" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Insect bite (nonvenomous) of lip is S00.561.
Yes, S00.561 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S00.561 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S00.561 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.