S10.0XXS — Contusion of throat, sequela
Is S10.0XXS billable?
Yes — S10.0XXS is billable for FY2027. S10.0XXS is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S10.0XXS may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S10.0XXS at a glance
| Code | S10.0XXS |
|---|---|
| Description | Contusion of throat, 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 S10.0XXS?
In S10.0XXS, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for S10.0XXS to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S10.0XXS group to?
S10.0XXS sits in MDC 09 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.
- 604Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast with MCCmedical
- 605Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast without MCCmedical
How is S10.0XXS listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S10.0, the nearest indexed parent of S10.0XXS. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Contusion › epiglottis (skin surface intact)
- Contusion › larynx (skin surface intact)
- Contusion › pharynx (skin surface intact)
- Contusion › throat (skin surface intact)
- Contusion › trachea (skin surface intact)
- Contusion › vocal cord (skin surface intact)
- Contusion › esophagus › cervical (skin surface intact)
- Contusion › neck › throat (skin surface intact)
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to S10.0XXS.
- Contusion of cervical esophagus
- Contusion of larynx
- Contusion of pharynx
- Contusion of trachea
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S10.0XXS to fully describe the condition. S10.0XXS 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 S10.0XXS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S10.0XXS and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S10-S19
The conditions below are not part of S10.0XXS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S10.0XXS and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has S10.0XXS existed?
S10.0XXS 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.