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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for palate contusion

S00.532

Contusion of oral cavity

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Contusion (skin surface intact) › palate”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding palate contusion

The ICD-10-CM code for palate contusion is S00.532 (Contusion of oral cavity).

Within S00.53 (contusion of lip and oral cavity), S00.532 is specifically for contusion of oral cavity. Related codes cover lip (S00.531).

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.

Common questions about palate contusion ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for palate contusion?

S00.532 — Contusion of oral cavity (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S00.532 billable?

No. S00.532 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.