S00.551
Billable codeSuperficial foreign body of lip
The ICD-10 code for superficial foreign body of lip is S00.551.
Clinical notes
Also known as
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- Splinter of lip and oral cavity
Documentation support
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Related codes in this category
- S00.552Superficial foreign body of oral cavity
- S00.551Superficial foreign body of lip