S11.025
Non-billableOpen bite of trachea
Open bite of trachea
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
- Bite of trachea 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 corrosionsT20-T32
- •effects of foreign body in esophagusT18.1
- •effects of foreign body in larynxT17.3
- •effects of foreign body in pharynxT17.2
- •effects of foreign body in tracheaT17.4
- •frostbiteT33-T34
- •insect bite or sting, venomousT63.4
- •open fracture of vertebra with 7th character B)S12
- •open wound of thoracic tracheaS27.5
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
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)
Related Codes(5)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for open bite of trachea?
The ICD-10-CM code for open bite of trachea is S11.025. The full clinical description is "Open bite of trachea". S11.025 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S11.025 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S11.025 represents “Open bite 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 S11.025 a billable code?
No, S11.025 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 S11.025.
What chapter is S11.025 in?
S11.025 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S11.025?
S11.025 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 S11.025?
S11.025 has 3 child codes, including: S11.025A (Open bite of trachea, initial encounter), S11.025D (Open bite of trachea, subsequent encounter), S11.025S (Open bite of trachea, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S11.025?
Yes, when using S11.025, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S11.025?
S11.025 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2832992, C2832993. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S11.025 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like open bite of trachea 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 S11.025?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S11.025 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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