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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for skull crush

S07.1

Crushing injury of skull

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Crush, crushed, crushing › skull”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding skull crush

The ICD-10-CM code for skull crush is S07.1 (Crushing injury of skull).

Within S07 (crushing injury of head), S07.1 is specifically for crushing injury of skull. Related codes cover face (S07.0), other parts of head (S07.8) and part unspecified (S07.9).

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.

Use an additional code for all associated injuries, such as: intracranial injuries (S06.-) and skull fractures (S02.-).

Common questions about skull crush ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for skull crush?

S07.1 — Crushing injury of skull (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S07.1 billable?

No. S07.1 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.