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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for lip wound

S01.501

Unspecified open wound of lip

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Wound, open › lip”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding lip wound

The ICD-10-CM code for lip wound is S01.501 (Unspecified open wound of lip).

Within S01.50 (unspecified open wound of lip and oral cavity), S01.501 is specifically for unspecified open wound of lip. Related codes cover oral cavity (S01.502).

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 wound codes (official index)

  • bite
  • laceration
  • puncture

Common questions about lip wound ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for lip wound?

S01.501 — Unspecified open wound of lip (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S01.501 billable?

No. S01.501 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.