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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Face Contusion

ICD-10 Coding for Face Contusion

S00.83XA
S00.93XA

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for face contusion includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Facial Bruise
Facial Hematoma
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Face Contusion

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Face Contusion

Use ICD-10 code S00.83XA for contusion of other part of head, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Contusion of other part of head, initial encounter

Billable Code
S00.83XA
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of a contusion on the face with no involvement of scalp, nose, or ear.
documentation:
  • • Detailed description of the contusion's size, color, and location.

Applicable To

  • • Contusion of face excluding scalp, eye, ear, nose

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the exact location and characteristics of the contusion.

Contusion of unspecified part of head, initial encounter

Billable Code
S00.93XA
Billable

Important Notes

  • • Avoid using if specific location on the face is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

W22.02XA

Striking against wall

Use to describe the mechanism of injury if applicable.

Y92.0

Home as place of occurrence

Use to specify the location where the injury occurred.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a face contusion?

The ICD-10 code for a face contusion is S00.83XA, used for contusions on the face excluding specific areas like the scalp, nose, or ear.

How should a facial contusion be documented?

Document the exact location, size, color, and any associated symptoms of the contusion, using anatomical landmarks for specificity.

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