2025 ICD-10-CM code S00.97
Other superficial bite of unspecified part of head.
Medical necessity for this code is established by the presence of a superficial bite on an unspecified part of the head and any associated symptoms or need for treatment to prevent infection or complications.
Providers diagnose the condition based on patient history and physical examination. Treatment may include topical medication, pain relievers (analgesics or NSAIDs), and antibiotics to prevent infection.
- Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- S00-S09: Injuries to the head
In simple words: A minor bite on the head that hasn't broken the skin. The exact location of the bite isn't specified.
Other superficial bite of an unspecified part of the head.This code excludes open bite of head (S01.95).
Example 1: A child is playing outdoors and is bitten on the head by an insect. The bite is superficial, not deep, and the exact location on the head is not specified., A patient presents with a small, superficial bite on their head from a non-venomous spider. The bite did not break the skin and the location on the head is not documented., During a camping trip, an individual receives a superficial bite on their head from an unknown small insect. The skin is not broken, there is minor redness and itching. The specific location on the head is not documented.
Documentation should include the type of bite (if known), the fact that the bite is superficial (did not break the skin), and that the location is unspecified on the head.Document any associated symptoms such as pain, redness, or swelling. If treatment is given, document the treatment provided.