Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S01.339 is the diagnosis code for Puncture wound without foreign body of unspecified ear. 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 S01.339 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S01.339 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S01.339 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Puncture wound without foreign body of unspecified ear". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S01.339 is S01.33 ("Puncture wound without foreign body of ear"). S01.339 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S01.339 is located in Section S00-S09 — "Injuries to the head" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
S01.339 has 1918 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: A00, A01, A02, A03, A04 and more.
Use S01.339 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Puncture wound without foreign body of unspecified ear" 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 Puncture wound without foreign body of unspecified ear is S01.339.
Yes, S01.339 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S01.339 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S01.339 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.