S01.552
Billable

Open bite of oral cavity

Billable / Specific Code

What is Open bite of oral cavity?

ICD-10-CM S01.552 is the diagnosis code for Open bite of oral cavity. 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.

💡 Inclusions
⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for S01.552

✅ This Code Includes

  • Bite of oral cavity NOS

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as S01.552. They are mutually exclusive:

  • superficial bite of oral cavity (S00.572)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where S01.552 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is S01.552 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, S01.552 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does S01.552 mean?

S01.552 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Open bite of oral cavity". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of S01.552?

The parent code of S01.552 is S01.55 ("Open bite of lip and oral cavity"). S01.552 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is S01.552 in?

S01.552 is located in Section S00-S09 — "Injuries to the head" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use S01.552?

Use S01.552 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Open bite of oral cavity" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Open bite of oral cavity?

The ICD-10-CM code for Open bite of oral cavity is S01.552.

Can S01.552 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, S01.552 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is S01.552 in?

S01.552 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from S01.552?

Type 1 Excludes for S01.552 include: superficial bite of oral cavity (S00.572).

Is S01.552 valid for 2026?

Yes, S01.552 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
S01.552
Open bite of oral cavity
Billable / Specific Code
19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
S00-S09 — Injuries to the head
2026 ICD-10-CM