ICD-10 Code for Avulsion
The ICD-10-CM 2027 alphabetic index lists avulsion with the subterms below. More specific codes depend on the details documented, as listed in the official index (7 codes, 1 billable).
Index entries for Avulsion
- blood vessel – see Injury, blood vessel
- bone – see Fracture, by site
- cartilage – see also Dislocation, by site
- symphyseal (inner) –
O71.6
- symphyseal (inner) –
- external site other than limb – see Wound, open, by site
- eye –
S05.7-(header) - head (intracranial)
- internal organ or site – see Injury, by site
- joint – see also Dislocation, by site
- capsule – see Sprain, by site
- kidney –
S37.06-(header) - ligament – see Sprain, by site
- limb – see also Amputation, traumatic, by site
- skin and subcutaneous tissue – see Wound, open, by site
- muscle – see Injury, muscle
- nerve (root) – see Injury, nerve
- scalp –
S08.0(header) - skin and subcutaneous tissue – see Wound, open, by site
- spleen –
S36.032(header) - symphyseal cartilage (inner) –
O71.6 - tendon – see Injury, muscle
- tooth –
S03.2(header)
How to choose the right code
Start with the main term, then pick the indented subterm that matches the documentation (type, cause, site, laterality, episode of care). Always confirm the code in the tabular list: follow its Excludes1/Excludes2, “code first” and “use additional code” notes, and add a 7th character where required.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 alphabetic index.