ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for lip laceration
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Laceration › lip”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding lip laceration
The ICD-10-CM code for lip laceration is S01.511 (Laceration without foreign body of lip). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on S01.511.
Within S01.51 (laceration of lip and oral cavity without foreign body), S01.511 is specifically for laceration without foreign body of lip. Related codes cover oral cavity (S01.512).
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 lip laceration codes (official index)
- with foreign body S01.521 — Laceration with foreign body of lip
Common questions about lip laceration ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for lip laceration?
- S01.511 — Laceration without foreign body of lip (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: S01.521.
Is S01.511 billable?
- No. S01.511 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.