S00.552
Billable

Superficial foreign body of oral cavity

Billable / Specific Code

What is Superficial foreign body of oral cavity?

ICD-10-CM S00.552 is the diagnosis code for Superficial foreign body 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

Coding Guidelines for S00.552

✅ This Code Includes

  • Splinter of lip and oral cavity

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where S00.552 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is S00.552 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, S00.552 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does S00.552 mean?

S00.552 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Superficial foreign body 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 S00.552?

The parent code of S00.552 is S00.55 ("Superficial foreign body of lip and oral cavity"). S00.552 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is S00.552 in?

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

When should I use S00.552?

Use S00.552 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Superficial foreign body 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 Superficial foreign body of oral cavity?

The ICD-10-CM code for Superficial foreign body of oral cavity is S00.552.

Can S00.552 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, S00.552 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is S00.552 in?

S00.552 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is S00.552 valid for 2026?

Yes, S00.552 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
S00.552
Superficial foreign body 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