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S11.9

Non-billable

Open wound of unspecified part of neck

Open wound of unspecified part 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

Parent Code

S11

Child Codes

6

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 (6)

S11.90

Unspecified open wound of unspecified part of neck

S11.91

Laceration without foreign body of unspecified part of neck

S11.92

Laceration with foreign body of unspecified part of neck

S11.93

Puncture wound without foreign body of unsp part of neck

S11.94

Puncture wound with foreign body of unspecified part of neck

S11.95

Open bite of unspecified part of neck

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for open wound of unspecified part of neck?

The ICD-10-CM code for open wound of unspecified part of neck is S11.9. The full clinical description is "Open wound of unspecified part of neck". S11.9 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S11.9 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S11.9 represents "Open wound of unspecified part of neck". 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 S11.9 a billable code?

No, S11.9 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under S11.9.

What chapter is S11.9 in?

S11.9 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S11.9?

S11.9 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 S11.9?

S11.9 has 6 child codes, including: S11.90 (Unspecified open wound of unspecified part of neck), S11.91 (Laceration without foreign body of unspecified part of neck), S11.92 (Laceration with foreign body of unspecified part of neck), S11.93 (Puncture wound without foreign body of unsp part of neck), and 2 more.

Are additional codes required with S11.9?

Yes, when using S11.9 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S11.9?

S11.9 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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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.