S09.11XS — Strain of muscle and tendon of head, sequela
Is S09.11XS billable?
Yes — S09.11XS is billable for FY2027. S09.11XS is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S09.11XS may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S09.11XS at a glance
| Code | S09.11XS |
|---|---|
| Description | Strain of muscle and tendon of head, sequela |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "S" | sequela |
What does the 7th character "S" mean in S09.11XS?
In S09.11XS, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for S09.11XS to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S09.11XS group to?
S09.11XS sits in MDC 08 and helps define the logic of 2 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 562Fracture, Sprain, Strain and Dislocation Except Femur, Hip, Pelvis and Thigh with MCCmedical
- 563Fracture, Sprain, Strain and Dislocation Except Femur, Hip, Pelvis and Thigh without MCCmedical
How is S09.11XS listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S09.11, the nearest indexed parent of S09.11XS. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Injury › muscle › head › strain
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S09.11XS to fully describe the condition. S09.11XS is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of S09.11XS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S09.11XS and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S00-S09
The conditions below are not part of S09.11XS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S09.11XS and the excluded code may both be reported.
- burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
- effects of foreign body in ear (T16)
- effects of foreign body in larynx (T17.3)
- effects of foreign body in mouth NOS (T18.0)
- effects of foreign body in nose (T17.0-T17.1)
- effects of foreign body in pharynx (T17.2)
- effects of foreign body on external eye (T15.-)
- frostbite (T33-T34)
- insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S09.1
The conditions below are not part of S09.11XS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S09.11XS and the excluded code may both be reported.
- sprain to joints and ligament of head (S03.9)
Code also — inherited from S00-S09
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S09.11XS is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- for any associated infection
Code also — inherited from S09.1
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S09.11XS is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound (S01.-)
How long has S09.11XS existed?
S09.11XS has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.