2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S11Open wound of neck
S11 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for open wound of neck, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as S11.011A, S11.011D, S11.011S, and S11.012A.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Specific Coding for Open wound of neckOverview
Non-specific codes like S11 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:
S11.0 for Open wound of larynx and trachea
S11.01 for Open wound of larynx
S11.02 for Open wound of trachea
S11.03 for Open wound of vocal cord
S11.1 for Open wound of thyroid gland
S11.10 for Unspecified open wound of thyroid gland
S11.11 for Laceration without foreign body of thyroid gland
S11.12 for Laceration with foreign body of thyroid gland
S11.13 for Puncture wound without foreign body of thyroid gland
S11.14 for Puncture wound with foreign body of thyroid gland
S11.15 for Open bite of thyroid gland
S11.2 for Open wound of pharynx and cervical esophagus
S11.20 for Unspecified open wound of pharynx and cervical esophagus
S11.21 for Laceration without foreign body of pharynx and cervical esophagus
S11.22 for Laceration with foreign body of pharynx and cervical esophagus
S11.23 for Puncture wound without foreign body of pharynx and cervical esophagus
S11.24 for Puncture wound with foreign body of pharynx and cervical esophagus
S11.25 for Open bite of pharynx and cervical esophagus
S11.8 for Open wound of other specified parts of neck
S11.80 for Unspecified open wound of other specified part of neck
S11.81 for Laceration without foreign body of other specified part of neck
S11.82 for Laceration with foreign body of other specified part of neck
S11.83 for Puncture wound without foreign body of other specified part of neck
S11.84 for Puncture wound with foreign body of other specified part of neck
S11.85 for Open bite of other specified part of neck
S11.89 for Other open wound of other specified part of neck
S11.9 for Open wound of unspecified part of neck
S11.90 for Unspecified open wound of unspecified part of neck
S11.91 for Laceration without foreign body of unspecified part of neck
S11.92 for Laceration with foreign body of unspecified part of neck
S11.93 for Puncture wound without foreign body of unspecified part of neck
S11.94 for Puncture wound with foreign body of unspecified part of neck
S11.95 for Open bite of unspecified part of neck
Coding GuidelinesGuidance
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Open wound of neck (S11). Use the following options for the applicable episode of care:
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Source: ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027, published by CMS and the National Center for Health Statistics.
Instructional NotesGuidance
Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to S11: its own notes plus those printed at block S10-S19 and Chapter 19. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.
Includes
Further defines, or gives examples of, the content of the category.
- injuries of nape
- injuries of supraclavicular region
- injuries of throat
Excludes2
Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.
- open fracture of vertebra (S12.- with 7th character B)
Use Additional Code
Add a second code, after this one, to fully describe the condition.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Code Also
A second code may be needed to fully describe the condition; the note gives no sequencing direction.
Notes
General instructions on how these codes are used.
- Use secondary code(s) from Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity, to indicate cause of injury. Codes within the T section that include the external cause do not require an additional external cause code
- The chapter uses the S-section for coding different types of injuries related to single body regions and the T-section to cover injuries to unspecified body regions as well as poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
7th Character
Every code in the category takes a 7th character from the listed values, with the placeholder X filling any empty positions before it.
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S11
- Ainitial encounter
- Dsubsequent encounter
- Ssequela
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.
Referenced in Other NotesGuidance
Instructional notes printed at other codes that name S11, its category, or a range that includes it.
Use Additional Code 2
These codes say to use an additional code from the note, and S11 is one of the codes named.
Code Also 4
These codes say S11 may also be needed to fully describe the condition. The note gives no sequencing direction.
- S13.1 Subluxation and dislocation of cervical vertebraeopen wound of neck (S11.-)
- S14 Injury of nerves and spinal cord at neck levelopen wound of neck (S11.-)
- S15 Injury of blood vessels at neck levelany associated open wound (S11.-)
- S16 Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck levelany associated open wound (S11.-)
Patient EducationClinical
Wounds and Injuries
An injury is damage to your body. It is a general term that refers to harm caused by accidents, falls, hits, weapons, and more. In the U.S., millions of people injure themselves every year. These injuries range from minor to life-threatening.
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Code HistoryHistory
Questions About S11Overview
What is the ICD-10 code for open wound of neck?
S11 is the ICD-10-CM category for open wound of neck, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.
