S01.449Header code — not billable

Puncture wound with foreign body of unspecified cheek and temporomandibular area

Short description: Puncture wound w foreign body of unsp cheek and TMJ area

Chapter
19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
Category
S01
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category S01

S01Open wound of headS01.0Open wound of scalpS01.00Unspecified open wound of scalpS01.00XAUnspecified open wound of scalp, initial encounterYesS01.00XDUnspecified open wound of scalp, subsequent encounterYesS01.00XSUnspecified open wound of scalp, sequelaYesS01.01Laceration without foreign body of scalpS01.01XALaceration without foreign body of scalp, initial encounterYesS01.01XDLaceration without foreign body of scalp, subs encntrYesS01.01XSLaceration without foreign body of scalp, sequelaYesS01.02Laceration with foreign body of scalpS01.02XALaceration with foreign body of scalp, initial encounterYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S01.449?

S01.449 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Puncture wound with foreign body of unspecified cheek and temporomandibular area.

Is S01.449 a billable code?

No. S01.449 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is S01.449 in?

S01.449 falls under Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.

When did S01.449 become effective?

S01.449 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to S01.449?

S01.449 belongs to category S01, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.