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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for scalp contusion

S00.03

Contusion of scalp

Header — needs a more specific code

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

About coding scalp contusion

The ICD-10-CM code for scalp contusion is S00.03 (Contusion of scalp). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on S00.03.

Within S00.0 (superficial injury of scalp), S00.03 is specifically for contusion of scalp. Related codes cover unspecified superficial injury of scalp (S00.00), abrasion of scalp (S00.01), Blister (nonthermal) of scalp (S00.02), external constriction of part of scalp (S00.04), superficial foreign body of scalp (S00.05), insect bite (nonvenomous) of scalp (S00.06) and other superficial bite of scalp (S00.07).

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 scalp contusion codes (official index)

  • due to birth injury P12.3 — Bruising of scalp due to birth injury

Common questions about scalp contusion ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for scalp contusion?

S00.03 — Contusion of scalp (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: P12.3.

Is S00.03 billable?

No. S00.03 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.