ICD-10 Logo
ICDxICD-10 Medical Coding
ICD-10 Logo
ICDxICD-10 Medical Coding
ICD 10 CodesDiagnoses
ICD 10 CodesDiagnoses
ICD-10 Logo
ICDxICD-10 Medical Coding

Comprehensive ICD-10-CM code reference with AI-powered search capabilities.

© 2025 ICD Code Compass. All rights reserved.

Browse

  • All Chapters
  • All Categories
  • Diagnoses

Tools

  • AI Code Search
ICD-10-CM codes are maintained by the CDC and CMS. This tool is for reference purposes only.
v1.0.0
ICD-10 Guide
DiagnosesForehead Laceration

Forehead Laceration

ICD-10 Coding for Forehead Laceration(S01.81XA, S01.82XA)

PRIMARY SPECIALTYEmergency Medicine
COMPLEXITYHigh
LAST UPDATED09/15/2025
Sam Tuffun, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist | Medical Coding & Billing Contributor

Diagnosis Overview

What is Forehead Laceration?
Essential facts and insights about Forehead Laceration

Key Clinical Considerations:

  • Visible laceration on the forehead
  • Pain and tenderness at the site
  • Possible bleeding or swelling

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

  • Patient's history of injury
  • Detailed description of the laceration (length, depth, location)
  • Assessment of neurovascular status

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

  • Follow guidelines for initial vs. subsequent encounters.
  • Common errors include misclassifying the depth of the laceration.

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

  • Lacerations involving the eye or eyelid
  • Fractures or other head injuries

Related ICD-10 Codes

Primary Codes
S01.81XA
Laceration without foreign body of forehead, initial encounter
Ancillary Codes
W00-W19
Z18.-
Differential Codes
S01.82XA
S01.81XA

Related CPT Codes

CPT codes will be available in a future update.

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Emergency Medicine

Specialty Applications

  • All age groups, especially children and adults
  • Emergency departments and urgent care settings

Coding Complexity

High Complexity

This diagnosis requires careful attention to:

  • Comprehensive clinical documentation
  • Accurate code selection based on clinical criteria
  • Proper exclusion considerations
  • Specialty-specific coding guidelines

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

  • Ensure proper documentation for billing
  • Verify code specificity requirements
  • Check for any additional codes needed
  • Review payer-specific guidelines

Common Issues

  • Insufficient clinical documentation
  • Incorrect code selection
  • Missing supporting diagnoses
  • Timing and frequency documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the documentation requirements?

Document the mechanism of injury, laceration characteristics, and treatment provided.

What are the billing considerations?

Ensure accurate coding based on the encounter type and any associated procedures.