ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for ear laceration
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Laceration › ear (canal) (external)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding ear laceration
The ICD-10-CM code for ear laceration is S01.31 (Laceration without foreign body of ear). The official index lists 2 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on S01.31.
Within S01.3, choose S01.31 (Laceration without foreign body of ear) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: unspecified open wound of ear (S01.30), laceration with foreign body of ear (S01.32), puncture wound without foreign body of ear (S01.33), puncture wound with foreign body of ear (S01.34) and open bite of ear (S01.35).
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.
More specific ear laceration codes (official index)
Common questions about ear laceration ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for ear laceration?
- S01.31 — Laceration without foreign body of ear (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: S01.32, S09.2.
What is the ICD-10 code for drum ear laceration?
- S09.2 — Traumatic rupture of ear drum (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
Is S01.31 billable?
- No. S01.31 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.