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S11.021

Non-billable

Laceration without foreign body of trachea

Laceration without foreign body of trachea

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

Parent Code

S11.02

Child Codes

3

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)
  • open wound of thoracic trachea (S27.5-)

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

  • any associated:
  • spinal cord injury (S14.0, S14.1-)
  • wound infection

Child Codes (3)

S11.021A

Laceration without foreign body of trachea, init encntr

BillableS11.021D

Laceration without foreign body of trachea, subs encntr

BillableS11.021S

Laceration without foreign body of trachea, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for laceration without foreign body of trachea?

The ICD-10-CM code for laceration without foreign body of trachea is S11.021. The full clinical description is "Laceration without foreign body of trachea". S11.021 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S11.021 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S11.021 represents "Laceration without foreign body of trachea". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is S11.021 a billable code?

No, S11.021 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under S11.021.

What chapter is S11.021 in?

S11.021 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S11.021?

S11.021 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 S11.021?

S11.021 has 3 child codes, including: S11.021A (Laceration without foreign body of trachea, init encntr), S11.021D (Laceration without foreign body of trachea, subs encntr), S11.021S (Laceration without foreign body of trachea, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S11.021?

Yes, when using S11.021 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S11.021?

S11.021 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2832976. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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