S04.3
Non-Billable

Injury of trigeminal nerve

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Injury of trigeminal nerve?

ICD-10-CM S04.3 is the diagnosis code for Injury of trigeminal nerve. 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 non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions

Coding Guidelines for S04.3

✅ This Code Includes

  • Injury of 5th cranial nerve

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where S04.3 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 3 entries
S04.30Injury of trigeminal nerve, unspecified sideBillableS04.31Injury of trigeminal nerve, right sideBillableS04.32Injury of trigeminal nerve, left sideBillable
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is S04.3 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, S04.3 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does S04.3 mean?

S04.3 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Injury of trigeminal nerve". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of S04.3?

The parent code of S04.3 is S04 ("Injury of cranial nerve"). S04.3 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is S04.3 in?

S04.3 is located in Section S00-S09 — "Injuries to the head" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of S04.3?

S04.3 has 3 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S04.30, S04.31, S04.32.

When should I use S04.3?

Use S04.3 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Injury of trigeminal nerve" 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 Injury of trigeminal nerve?

The ICD-10-CM code for Injury of trigeminal nerve is S04.3.

Can S04.3 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, S04.3 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is S04.3 in?

S04.3 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is S04.3 valid for 2026?

Yes, S04.3 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
S04.3
Injury of trigeminal nerve
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
S00-S09 — Injuries to the head
2026 ICD-10-CM