ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for scalp wound
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Wound, open › scalp”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding scalp wound
The ICD-10-CM code for scalp wound is S01.00 (Unspecified open wound 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 S01.00.
Within S01.0, choose S01.00 (Unspecified open wound of scalp) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: 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), puncture wound with foreign body of scalp (S01.04) and open bite of scalp (S01.05).
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 wound codes (official index)
- bite S01.05 — Open bite of scalp
- laceration
- puncture
Common questions about scalp wound ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for scalp wound?
- S01.00 — Unspecified open wound of scalp (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: S01.05.
What is the ICD-10 code for bite scalp wound?
- S01.05 — Open bite of scalp (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
Is S01.00 billable?
- No. S01.00 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.