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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).