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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for alveolar process abrasion

S00.512

Abrasion of oral cavity

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Abrasion › alveolar process”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding alveolar process abrasion

The ICD-10-CM code for alveolar process abrasion is S00.512 (Abrasion of oral cavity).

Within S00.51 (abrasion of lip and oral cavity), S00.512 is specifically for abrasion of oral cavity. Related codes cover lip (S00.511).

Codes in this range require a 7th character: A for initial encounter, D for subsequent encounter and S for sequela. Use placeholder "X" characters to fill any empty positions before the 7th character.

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

Common questions about alveolar process abrasion ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for alveolar process abrasion?

S00.512 — Abrasion of oral cavity (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S00.512 billable?

No. S00.512 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.