ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for lip puncture
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Puncture › lip”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding lip puncture
The ICD-10-CM code for lip puncture is S01.531 (Puncture wound 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 S01.531.
Within S01.53 (puncture wound of lip and oral cavity without foreign body), S01.531 is specifically for puncture wound without foreign body of lip. Related codes cover oral cavity (S01.532).
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.
More specific lip puncture codes (official index)
- with foreign body S01.541 — Puncture wound with foreign body of lip
Common questions about lip puncture ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for lip puncture?
- S01.531 — Puncture wound without foreign body of lip (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: S01.541.
Is S01.531 billable?
- No. S01.531 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.