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S11Not billable, use a more specific code below

Open wound of neck

In Injuries to the neck (S10-S19), chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes

129 billable codes under S11: 18 are an MCC, 12 are a CC; none map to an HCC.A CC or MCC (major CC) is a secondary diagnosis that raises the MS-DRG payment.

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Instructional notes

Excludes2: not included here, code separately if applicable

  • open fracture of vertebra (S12.- with 7th character B)

Code also: add a code for this too, order depends on the encounter

  • any associated:
  • spinal cord injury (S14.0, S14.1-)
  • wound infection

Also applies, from Injuries to the neck (S10-S19)

These notes sit on S10-S19 and apply to every code under it, including S11.

Includes: conditions that are coded here

  • injuries of nape
  • injuries of supraclavicular region
  • injuries of throat

Excludes2: not included here, code separately if applicable

  • 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)

Official coding guidelines

From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.

Covers 7th character use and coding of injuries, fractures, burns, drug and toxic effects, abuse and neglect, and complications of care (S00-T88).

Read Section I.C.19 (page 77)

All codes under S11

S11 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.

S11 MS-DRGs

As the principal diagnosis, the billable codes under S11 group to these 16 MS-DRGs (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.

Other codes that refer to S11

Notes on these codes point to S11.

  • S13.1 Code Also: open wound of neck (S11.-)
  • S14 Code Also: open wound of neck (S11.-)
  • S15 Code Also: any associated open wound (S11.-)
  • S16 Code Also: any associated open wound (S11.-)
  • S17 Use Additional Code: open wound of neck (S11.-)
  • T71.16 Use Additional Code: open wound of neck (S11.-)

About the condition

Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.

Wounds and Injuries

An injury is damage to your body. It is a general term that refers to harm caused by accidents, falls, hits, weapons, and more. In the U.S., millions of people injure themselves every year. These injuries range from minor to life-threatening. Injuries can happen at work or play, indoors or outdoors, driving a car, or walking across the street.

Read more about wounds and injuries on MedlinePlus

Code history

Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.