2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S11Open wound of neck

ICD-10-CM Codes›S00–T88›S10-S19›S11

ICD-10-CM S11
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

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

ICD-10-CM Code
S11
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Open wound of neck
Short Description
Open wound of neck
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
S10-S19
Injuries to the neck

Code Classification

ChapterS00–T88Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
SectionS10-S19Injuries to the neck
CategoryS11Open wound of neck
This CodeS11Open wound of neck

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 2026, published by CMS and the National Center for Health Statistics.

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Code Also

  • any associated:
  • spinal cord injury S14.0 S14.1
  • wound infection

Type 2 Excludes

  • open fracture of vertebra S12

7th Character Note

  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S11

7th Character

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

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

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About S11Overview

Is S11 (Open wound of neck) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for open wound of neck, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for open wound of neck need a more specific code from this category, such as S11.011A, S11.011D, and S11.011S.