The incident occurred in City's 3-2 win over Tottenham, with Balotelli scoring a late penalty to win Sunday's match.
Following a dismissal earlier this season Balotelli, 21, faces a four-match ban, but any unsuccessful appeal could result in a longer suspension.
Joleon Lescott will not be punished after a clash with Younes Kaboul.
Manchester City defender Lescott caught Kaboul in the face with his forearm in a separate incident at the Etihad Stadium.
Italy striker Balotelli, who has until 1800 GMT on Wednesday to respond to the charge, came on as a 65th-minute substitute against Spurs.
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