S11
Non-billableOpen wound of neck
Open wound of neck
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
S10-S19
Child Codes
5
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- injuries of nape
- injuries of supraclavicular region
- injuries of throat
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
- effects of foreign body in esophagus (T18.1)
- effects of foreign body in larynx (T17.3)
- effects of foreign body in pharynx (T17.2)
- effects of foreign body in trachea (T17.4)
- frostbite (T33-T34)
- insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
- open fracture of vertebra (S12.- with 7th character B)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (5)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code S11?
ICD-10-CM code S11 represents "Open wound of neck". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S11 a billable code?
No, S11 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under S11.
What chapter is S11 in?
S11 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S11?
S11 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).
What are the subcategories under S11?
S11 has 5 child codes, including: S11.0 (Open wound of larynx and trachea), S11.1 (Open wound of thyroid gland), S11.2 (Open wound of pharynx and cervical esophagus), S11.8 (Open wound of other specified parts of neck), and 1 more.
Are additional codes required with S11?
Yes, when using S11 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S11?
S11 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0160538. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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