ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for oral cavity wound
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Wound, open › oral cavity”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding oral cavity wound
The ICD-10-CM code for oral cavity wound is S01.502 (Unspecified open wound of oral cavity). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on S01.502.
Within S01.50 (unspecified open wound of lip and oral cavity), S01.502 is specifically for unspecified open wound of oral cavity. Related codes cover lip (S01.501).
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 oral cavity wound codes (official index)
- bite S01.552 — Open bite of oral cavity
- laceration
- puncture
Common questions about oral cavity wound ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for oral cavity wound?
- S01.502 — Unspecified open wound of oral cavity (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: S01.552.
What is the ICD-10 code for bite oral cavity wound?
- S01.552 — Open bite of oral cavity (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
Is S01.502 billable?
- No. S01.502 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.