ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for bite
Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Bite (s) (animal) (human)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding bite
The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for bite; the code depends on the details below.
More specific bite codes (official index)
- abdomen, abdominal
- wall S31.159 — Open bite of abdominal wall, unspecified quadrant without penetration into peritoneal cavity
- with penetration into peritoneal cavity S31.659 — Open bite of abdominal wall, unspecified quadrant with penetration into peritoneal cavity
- epigastric region S31.152 — Open bite of abdominal wall, epigastric region without penetration into peritoneal cavity
- with penetration into peritoneal cavity S31.652 — Open bite of abdominal wall, epigastric region with penetration into peritoneal cavity
- left
- lower quadrant S31.154 — Open bite of abdominal wall, left lower quadrant without penetration into peritoneal cavity
- with penetration into peritoneal cavity S31.654 — Open bite of abdominal wall, left lower quadrant with penetration into peritoneal cavity
- upper quadrant S31.151 — Open bite of abdominal wall, left upper quadrant without penetration into peritoneal cavity
- with penetration into peritoneal cavity S31.651 — Open bite of abdominal wall, left upper quadrant with penetration into peritoneal cavity
- periumbilic region S31.155 — Open bite of abdominal wall, periumbilic region without penetration into peritoneal cavity
- with penetration into peritoneal cavity S31.655 — Open bite of abdominal wall, periumbilic region with penetration into peritoneal cavity
- right
- lower quadrant S31.153 — Open bite of abdominal wall, right lower quadrant without penetration into peritoneal cavity
- with penetration into peritoneal cavity S31.653 — Open bite of abdominal wall, right lower quadrant with penetration into peritoneal cavity
- upper quadrant S31.150 — Open bite of abdominal wall, right upper quadrant without penetration into peritoneal cavity
- with penetration into peritoneal cavity S31.650 — Open bite of abdominal wall, right upper quadrant with penetration into peritoneal cavity
- superficial NEC S30.871 — Other superficial bite of abdominal wall
- insect S30.861 — Insect bite (nonvenomous) of abdominal wall
- alveolar (process)
- amphibian (venomous)
- animal
- venomous
- ankle S91.05 — Open bite of ankle
- superficial NEC S90.57 — Other superficial bite of ankle
- insect S90.56 — Insect bite (nonvenomous) of ankle
- antecubital space
- anus S31.835 — Open bite of anus
- superficial NEC S30.877 — Other superficial bite of anus
- insect S30.867 — Insect bite (nonvenomous) of anus
- arm (upper) S41.15 — Open bite of upper arm
- lower
- superficial NEC S40.87 — Other superficial bite of upper arm
- insect S40.86 — Insect bite (nonvenomous) of upper arm
- arthropod NEC
- auditory canal (external) (meatus)
- auricle, ear
- axilla
- back
- lower S31.050 — Open bite of lower back and pelvis without penetration into retroperitoneum
- with penetration into retroperitoneal space S31.051 — Open bite of lower back and pelvis with penetration into retroperitoneum
- superficial NEC S30.870 — Other superficial bite of lower back and pelvis
- insect S30.860 — Insect bite (nonvenomous) of lower back and pelvis
- bedbug
- breast S21.05 — Open bite of breast
- superficial NEC S20.17 — Other superficial bite of breast
- insect S20.16 — Insect bite (nonvenomous) of breast
- brow
- buttock S31.805 — Open bite of unspecified buttock
- left S31.825 — Open bite of left buttock
- right S31.815 — Open bite of right buttock
- superficial NEC S30.870 — Other superficial bite of lower back and pelvis
- insect S30.860 — Insect bite (nonvenomous) of lower back and pelvis
- calf
- canaliculus lacrimalis
- canthus, eye
- centipede
- cheek (external) S01.45 — Open bite of cheek and temporomandibular area
- superficial NEC S00.87 — Other superficial bite of other part of head
- insect S00.86 — Insect bite (nonvenomous) of other part of head
- internal
- chest wall
- chigger B88.09 — Other acariasis
- chin
- clitoris
- costal region
- digit (s)
- hand
- toe
- ear (canal) (external) S01.35 — Open bite of ear
- superficial NEC S00.47 — Other superficial bite of ear
- insect S00.46 — Insect bite (nonvenomous) of ear
- elbow S51.05 — Open bite of elbow
- superficial NEC S50.37 — Other superficial bite of elbow
- insect S50.36 — Insect bite (nonvenomous) of elbow
- epididymis
- epigastric region
- epiglottis
- esophagus, cervical S11.25 — Open bite of pharynx and cervical esophagus
- superficial NEC S10.17 — Other superficial bite of throat
- insect S10.16 — Insect bite (nonvenomous) of throat
- eyebrow
- eyelid S01.15 — Open bite of eyelid and periocular area
- superficial NEC S00.27 — Other superficial bite of eyelid and periocular area
- insect S00.26 — Insect bite (nonvenomous) of eyelid and periocular area
- face NEC
- finger (s) S61.259 — Open bite of unspecified finger without damage to nail
- with
- damage to nail S61.359 — Open bite of unspecified finger with damage to nail
- index S61.258 — Open bite of other finger without damage to nail
- with
- damage to nail S61.358 — Open bite of other finger with damage to nail
- left S61.251 — Open bite of left index finger without damage to nail
- with
- damage to nail S61.351 — Open bite of left index finger with damage to nail
- right S61.250 — Open bite of right index finger without damage to nail
- with
- damage to nail S61.350 — Open bite of right index finger with damage to nail
- superficial NEC S60.478 — Other superficial bite of other finger
- insect S60.46 — Insect bite (nonvenomous) of fingers
- little S61.25 — Open bite of finger without damage to nail
- with
- damage to nail S61.35 — Open bite of finger with damage to nail
- superficial NEC S60.47 — Other superficial bite of fingers
- insect S60.46 — Insect bite (nonvenomous) of fingers
- middle S61.25 — Open bite of finger without damage to nail
- with
- damage to nail S61.35 — Open bite of finger with damage to nail
- superficial NEC S60.47 — Other superficial bite of fingers
- insect S60.46 — Insect bite (nonvenomous) of fingers
- ring S61.25 — Open bite of finger without damage to nail
- with
- damage to nail S61.35 — Open bite of finger with damage to nail
- superficial NEC S60.47 — Other superficial bite of fingers
- insect S60.46 — Insect bite (nonvenomous) of fingers
- superficial NEC S60.479 — Other superficial bite of unspecified finger
- insect S60.469 — Insect bite (nonvenomous) of unspecified finger
- thumb
- flank S31.15A — Open bite of abdominal wall, unspecified flank without penetration into peritoneal cavity
- with penetration into peritoneal cavity S31.65A — Open bite of abdominal wall, unspecified flank with penetration into peritoneal cavity
- left S31.157 — Open bite of abdominal wall, left flank without penetration into peritoneal cavity
- with penetration into peritoneal cavity S31.657 — Open bite of abdominal wall, left flank with penetration into peritoneal cavity
- right S31.156 — Open bite of abdominal wall, right flank without penetration into peritoneal cavity
- with penetration into peritoneal cavity S31.656 — Open bite of abdominal wall, right flank with penetration into peritoneal cavity
- superficial S30.87A — Other superficial bite of flank
- insect S30.86A — Insect bite (nonvenomous) of flank
- flea
- foot (except toe(s) alone) S91.35 — Open bite of foot
- superficial NEC S90.87 — Other superficial bite of foot
- insect S90.86 — Insect bite (nonvenomous) of foot
- toe
- forearm S51.85 — Open bite of forearm
- elbow only
- superficial NEC S50.87 — Other superficial bite of forearm
- insect S50.86 — Insect bite (nonvenomous) of forearm
- forehead
- genital organs, external
- female S31.552 — Open bite of unspecified external genital organs, female
- superficial NEC S30.876 — Other superficial bite of unspecified external genital organs, female
- insect S30.866 — Insect bite (nonvenomous) of unspecified external genital organs, female
- vagina and vulva
- male S31.551 — Open bite of unspecified external genital organs, male
- penis
- scrotum
- superficial NEC S30.875 — Other superficial bite of unspecified external genital organs, male
- insect S30.865 — Insect bite (nonvenomous) of unspecified external genital organs, male
- testes
- groin
- gum
- hand S61.45 — Open bite of hand
- finger
- superficial NEC S60.57 — Other superficial bite of hand
- insect S60.56 — Insect bite (nonvenomous) of hand
- thumb
- head S01.95 — Open bite of unspecified part of head
- cheek
- ear
- eyelid
- lip
- nose
- oral cavity
- scalp
- specified site NEC S01.85 — Open bite of other part of head
- superficial NEC S00.87 — Other superficial bite of other part of head
- insect S00.86 — Insect bite (nonvenomous) of other part of head
- superficial NEC S00.97 — Other superficial bite of unspecified part of head
- insect S00.96 — Insect bite (nonvenomous) of unspecified part of head
- temporomandibular area
- heel
- hip S71.05 — Open bite of hip
- superficial NEC S70.27 — Other superficial bite of hip
- insect S70.26 — Insect bite (nonvenomous) of hip
- hymen S31.45 — Open bite of vagina and vulva
- hypochondrium
- hypogastric region
- inguinal region
- insect
- instep
- interscapular region
- jaw
- knee S81.05 — Open bite of knee
- superficial NEC S80.27 — Other superficial bite of knee
- insect S80.26 — Insect bite (nonvenomous) of knee
- labium (majus) (minus)
- lacrimal duct
- larynx S11.015 — Open bite of larynx
- superficial NEC S10.17 — Other superficial bite of throat
- insect S10.16 — Insect bite (nonvenomous) of throat
- leg (lower) S81.85 — Open bite of lower leg
- ankle
- foot
- knee
- superficial NEC S80.87 — Other superficial bite of lower leg
- insect S80.86 — Insect bite (nonvenomous) of lower leg
- toe
- upper
- lip S01.551 — Open bite of lip
- superficial NEC S00.571 — Other superficial bite of lip
- insect S00.561 — Insect bite (nonvenomous) of lip
- lizard (venomous)
- loin
- lower back
- lumbar region
- malar region
- mammary
- marine animals (venomous)
- mastoid region
- mouth
- nail
- finger
- toe
- nape
- nasal (septum) (sinus)
- nasopharynx
- neck S11.95 — Open bite of unspecified part of neck
- involving
- cervical esophagus
- larynx
- pharynx
- thyroid gland S11.15 — Open bite of thyroid gland
- trachea
- specified site NEC S11.85 — Open bite of other specified part of neck
- superficial NEC S10.87 — Other superficial bite of other specified part of neck
- insect S10.86 — Insect bite of other specified part of neck
- superficial NEC S10.97 — Other superficial bite of unspecified part of neck
- insect S10.96 — Insect bite of unspecified part of neck
- throat S11.85 — Open bite of other specified part of neck
- superficial NEC S10.17 — Other superficial bite of throat
- insect S10.16 — Insect bite (nonvenomous) of throat
- nose (septum) (sinus) S01.25 — Open bite of nose
- superficial NEC S00.37 — Other superficial bite of nose
- insect S00.36 — Insect bite (nonvenomous) of nose
- occipital region
- oral cavity S01.552 — Open bite of oral cavity
- superficial NEC S00.572 — Other superficial bite of oral cavity
- insect S00.562 — Insect bite (nonvenomous) of oral cavity
- orbital region
- palate
- palm
- parietal region
- pelvis S31.050 — Open bite of lower back and pelvis without penetration into retroperitoneum
- with penetration into retroperitoneal space S31.051 — Open bite of lower back and pelvis with penetration into retroperitoneum
- superficial NEC S30.870 — Other superficial bite of lower back and pelvis
- insect S30.860 — Insect bite (nonvenomous) of lower back and pelvis
- penis S31.25 — Open bite of penis
- superficial NEC S30.872 — Other superficial bite of penis
- insect S30.862 — Insect bite (nonvenomous) of penis
- perineum
- female
- male
- periocular area (with or without lacrimal passages)
- phalanges
- finger
- toe
- pharynx S11.25 — Open bite of pharynx and cervical esophagus
- superficial NEC S10.17 — Other superficial bite of throat
- insect S10.16 — Insect bite (nonvenomous) of throat
- pinna
- poisonous
- popliteal space
- prepuce
- pubic region
- rectovaginal septum
- red bug B88.09 — Other acariasis
- reptile NEC
- nonvenomous
- snake
- sacral region
- sacroiliac region
- salivary gland
- scalp S01.05 — Open bite of scalp
- superficial NEC S00.07 — Other superficial bite of scalp
- insect S00.06 — Insect bite (nonvenomous) of scalp
- scapular region
- scrotum S31.35 — Open bite of scrotum and testes
- superficial NEC S30.873 — Other superficial bite of scrotum and testes
- insect S30.863 — Insect bite (nonvenomous) of scrotum and testes
- sea-snake (venomous)
- shin
- shoulder S41.05 — Open bite of shoulder
- superficial NEC S40.27 — Other superficial bite of shoulder
- insect S40.26 — Insect bite (nonvenomous) of shoulder
- snake
- nonvenomous
- spermatic cord
- spider (venomous)
- nonvenomous
- sternal region
- submaxillary region
- submental region
- subungual
- finger (s)
- toe
- superficial
- supraclavicular fossa S11.85 — Open bite of other specified part of neck
- supraorbital
- temple, temporal region
- temporomandibular area
- testis S31.35 — Open bite of scrotum and testes
- superficial NEC S30.873 — Other superficial bite of scrotum and testes
Common questions about bite ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for ankle bite?
- S91.05 — Open bite of ankle (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for anus bite?
- S31.835 — Open bite of anus (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for arm bite?
- S41.15 — Open bite of upper arm (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for breast bite?
- S21.05 — Open bite of breast (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for buttock bite?
- S31.805 — Open bite of unspecified buttock (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for cheek bite?
- S01.45 — Open bite of cheek and temporomandibular area (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for chigger bite?
- B88.09 — Other acariasis.