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S11.21

Non-billable

Laceration w/o fb of pharynx and cervical esophagus

Laceration without foreign body of pharynx and cervical esophagus

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

S11.2

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)

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)

S11.21XA

Laceration w/o fb of pharynx and cervical esophagus, init

BillableS11.21XD

Laceration w/o fb of pharynx and cervical esophagus, subs

BillableS11.21XS

Laceration w/o fb of pharynx and cervical esophagus, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for laceration w/o fb of pharynx and cervical esophagus?

The ICD-10-CM code for laceration w/o fb of pharynx and cervical esophagus is S11.21. The full clinical description is "Laceration without foreign body of pharynx and cervical esophagus". S11.21 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S11.21 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S11.21 represents "Laceration without foreign body of pharynx and cervical esophagus". 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 S11.21 a billable code?

No, S11.21 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 S11.21.

What chapter is S11.21 in?

S11.21 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S11.21?

S11.21 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); open wound of esophagus NOS (S27.8-).

What are the subcategories under S11.21?

S11.21 has 3 child codes, including: S11.21XA (Laceration w/o fb of pharynx and cervical esophagus, init), S11.21XD (Laceration w/o fb of pharynx and cervical esophagus, subs), S11.21XS (Laceration w/o fb of pharynx and cervical esophagus, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S11.21?

Yes, when using S11.21 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S11.21?

S11.21 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2833057. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.