ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for scalp bite
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Bite (s) (animal) (human) › scalp”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding scalp bite
The ICD-10-CM code for scalp bite is S01.05 (Open bite of scalp). The official index lists 2 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on S01.05.
Within S01.0 (open wound of scalp), S01.05 is specifically for open bite of scalp. Related codes cover unspecified open wound of scalp (S01.00), laceration without foreign body of scalp (S01.01), laceration with foreign body of scalp (S01.02), puncture wound without foreign body of scalp (S01.03) and puncture wound with foreign body of scalp (S01.04).
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 S01.05 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: superficial bite of scalp (S00.06, S00.07-).
More specific scalp bite codes (official index)
Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for S01.05)
Common questions about scalp bite ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for scalp bite?
- S01.05 — Open bite of scalp (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: S00.07, S00.06.
What is the ICD-10 code for superficial nec scalp bite?
- S00.07 — Other superficial bite of scalp (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
Is S01.05 billable?
- No. S01.05 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.