S10.0
Non-billableContusion of throat
Contusion of throat
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Contusion of cervical esophagus
- Contusion of larynx
- Contusion of pharynx
- Contusion of trachea
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
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(11)
UMLS
- Bruise of larynxC0347593
- Contusion of larynxC0347593
- Contusion of larynx (disorder)C0347593
- Contusion of cervical esophagusC1393908
- Contusion of pharynxC0560323
- Contusion of pharynx (disorder)C0560323
- Contusion of throatC0274216
- Contusion, throatC0274216
- Contusion, throat (disorder)C0274216
- Contusion of tracheaC0433744
- Contusion of trachea (disorder)C0433744
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for contusion of throat?
The ICD-10-CM code for contusion of throat is S10.0. The full clinical description is "Contusion of throat". S10.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S10.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S10.0 represents “Contusion of throat”. 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 S10.0 a billable code?
No, S10.0 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 S10.0.
What chapter is S10.0 in?
S10.0 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S10.0?
S10.0 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 S10.0?
S10.0 has 3 child codes, including: S10.0XXA (Contusion of throat, initial encounter), S10.0XXD (Contusion of throat, subsequent encounter), S10.0XXS (Contusion of throat, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S10.0?
Yes, when using S10.0, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S10.0?
S10.0 is linked to 5 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0347593, C1393908, C0560323, C0274216, C0433744. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S10.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like contusion of throat affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of S10.0?
S10.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: NA20.1 (Contusion of throat).
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