ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for avulsion
Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Avulsion (traumatic)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding avulsion
The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for avulsion; the code depends on the details below.
More specific avulsion codes (official index)
- blood vessel
- bone
- cartilage
- symphyseal (inner), complicating delivery O71.6 — Obstetric damage to pelvic joints and ligaments
- external site other than limb
- eye S05.7 — Avulsion of eye
- head (intracranial)
- external site NEC S08.89 — Traumatic amputation of other parts of head
- scalp S08.0 — Avulsion of scalp
- internal organ or site
- joint
- capsule
- kidney S37.06 — Major laceration of kidney
- ligament
- limb
- skin and subcutaneous tissue
- muscle
- nerve (root)
- scalp S08.0 — Avulsion of scalp
- skin and subcutaneous tissue
- spleen S36.032 — Major laceration of spleen
- symphyseal cartilage (inner), complicating delivery O71.6 — Obstetric damage to pelvic joints and ligaments
- tendon
- tooth S03.2 — Dislocation of tooth
Common questions about avulsion ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for eye avulsion?
- S05.7 — Avulsion of eye (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for kidney avulsion?
- S37.06 — Major laceration of kidney (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for scalp avulsion?
- S08.0 — Avulsion of scalp (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for spleen avulsion?
- S36.032 — Major laceration of spleen (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for tooth avulsion?
- S03.2 — Dislocation of tooth (header code; choose a more specific subcode).