S11.031
Non-billableLaceration without foreign body of vocal cord
Laceration without foreign body of vocal cord
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
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
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(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for laceration without foreign body of vocal cord?
The ICD-10-CM code for laceration without foreign body of vocal cord is S11.031. The full clinical description is "Laceration without foreign body of vocal cord". S11.031 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S11.031 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S11.031 represents “Laceration without foreign body 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 S11.031 a billable code?
No, S11.031 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 S11.031.
What chapter is S11.031 in?
S11.031 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S11.031?
S11.031 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 S11.031?
S11.031 has 3 child codes, including: S11.031A (Laceration without foreign body of vocal cord, init encntr), S11.031D (Laceration without foreign body of vocal cord, subs encntr), S11.031S (Laceration without foreign body of vocal cord, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S11.031?
Yes, when using S11.031, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S11.031?
S11.031 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2833002. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S11.031 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like laceration without foreign body of vocal cord 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 S11.031?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S11.031 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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