S11.035

Non-billable

Open bite of vocal cord

Open bite of vocal cord

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

S11.03

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Bite of vocal cord NOS

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

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

Child Codes (3)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for open bite of vocal cord?

The ICD-10-CM code for open bite of vocal cord is S11.035. The full clinical description is "Open bite of vocal cord". S11.035 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S11.035 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S11.035 represents "Open bite of vocal cord". 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 S11.035 a billable code?

No, S11.035 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 S11.035.

What chapter is S11.035 in?

S11.035 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S11.035?

S11.035 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 S11.035?

S11.035 has 3 child codes, including: S11.035A (Open bite of vocal cord, initial encounter), S11.035D (Open bite of vocal cord, subsequent encounter), S11.035S (Open bite of vocal cord, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S11.035?

Yes, when using S11.035 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S11.035?

S11.035 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2833018, C2833019. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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