Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S01.402 is the diagnosis code for Unspecified open wound of left cheek and temporomandibular area. 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 S01.402 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S01.402 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S01.402 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Unspecified open wound of left cheek and temporomandibular area". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S01.402 is S01.40 ("Unspecified open wound of cheek and temporomandibular area"). S01.402 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S01.402 is located in Section S00-S09 — "Injuries to the head" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S01.402 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Unspecified open wound of left cheek and temporomandibular area" 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 Unspecified open wound of left cheek and temporomandibular area is S01.402.
Yes, S01.402 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S01.402 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S01.402 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.