ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for head crush
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Crush, crushed, crushing › head”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding head crush
The ICD-10-CM code for head crush is S07.9 (Crushing injury of head, part unspecified). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on S07.9.
Within S07, choose S07.9 (part unspecified) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: face (S07.0), skull (S07.1) and other parts of head (S07.8).
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.
Use an additional code for all associated injuries, such as: intracranial injuries (S06.-) and skull fractures (S02.-).
More specific head crush codes (official index)
- specified NEC S07.8 — Crushing injury of other parts of head
Common questions about head crush ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for head crush?
- S07.9 — Crushing injury of head, part unspecified (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: S07.8.
Is S07.9 billable?
- No. S07.9 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.