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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for lip contusion

S00.531

Contusion of lip

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Contusion (skin surface intact) › lip”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding lip contusion

The ICD-10-CM code for lip contusion is S00.531 (Contusion of lip).

Within S00.53 (contusion of lip and oral cavity), S00.531 is specifically for contusion of lip. Related codes cover oral cavity (S00.532).

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 lip contusion ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for lip contusion?

S00.531 — Contusion of lip (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S00.531 billable?

No. S00.531 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.