ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for oral cavity bite
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Bite (s) (animal) (human) › oral cavity”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding oral cavity bite
The ICD-10-CM code for oral cavity bite is S01.552 (Open bite of oral cavity). The official index lists 2 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on S01.552.
Within S01.55 (open bite of lip and oral cavity), S01.552 is specifically for open bite of oral cavity. Related codes cover lip (S01.551).
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.
Don't report S01.552 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: superficial bite of oral cavity (S00.572).
More specific oral cavity bite codes (official index)
Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for S01.552)
- superficial bite of oral cavity (S00.572)
Common questions about oral cavity bite ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for oral cavity bite?
- S01.552 — Open bite of oral cavity (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: S00.572, S00.562.
What is the ICD-10 code for superficial nec oral cavity bite?
- S00.572 — Other superficial bite of oral cavity (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
Is S01.552 billable?
- No. S01.552 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.