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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Facial Bruises

ICD-10 Coding for Facial Bruises

S00.01XA
S00.83XA
R23.3

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

Also Known as:
Facial Contusions
Black Eye
Facial Ecchymosis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Facial Bruises

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Facial Bruises

Use ICD-10 code S00.01XA for contusion of eyelid and periocular area, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Contusion of eyelid and periocular area

Billable Code
S00.01XA
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Visible bruising around the eye
  • • History of direct trauma
  • • No fracture on imaging

Applicable To

  • • Black eye

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes laterality and mechanism of injury.

Contusion of other specified parts of head

Billable Code
S00.83XA
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Bruising on specified parts of the face
  • • Documented mechanism of injury

Applicable To

  • • Bruising on cheeks, forehead, chin, or jaw

Important Notes

  • • Document specific location and mechanism of injury.

Spontaneous ecchymosis

Billable Code
R23.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • No history of trauma
  • • Negative imaging and lab workup

Applicable To

  • • Bruising without trauma

Important Notes

  • • Ensure thorough documentation of lack of trauma.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

T74.11XA

Adult physical abuse

Use if abuse is suspected alongside the contusion.

Z04.72

Encounter for examination following alleged physical abuse

Use if abuse is suspected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a black eye?

The ICD-10 code for a black eye, or contusion of the eyelid and periocular area, is S00.01XA.

How do you code a facial bruise?

Facial bruises are coded using S00.83XA for contusions of other specified parts of the head, ensuring documentation includes location and cause.

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