ICD-10-CM S01 is the diagnosis code for Open wound of head. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the head" within Chapter 19 â 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.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as S01. They are mutually exclusive:
The following conditions are not included in S01. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where S01 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, S01 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
S01 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Open wound of head". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
S01 is located in Section S00-S09 â "Injuries to the head" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
S01 has 8 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S01.0, S01.1, S01.2, S01.3, S01.4 and more.
Use S01 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Open wound of head" 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 Open wound of head is S01.
No, S01 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
S01 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for S01 include: open skull fracture (S02.- with 7th character B).
Yes, S01 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.