S10.14XA — External constriction of part of throat, initial encounter
Is S10.14XA billable?
Yes — S10.14XA is billable for FY2027. S10.14XA is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S10.14XA may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S10.14XA at a glance
| Code | S10.14XA |
|---|---|
| Description | External constriction of part of throat, initial encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "A" | initial encounter |
What does the 7th character "A" mean in S10.14XA?
In S10.14XA, the 7th character A means initial encounter. The 7th character is required for S10.14XA to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S10.14XA group to?
S10.14XA 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 S10.14XA listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S10.14, the nearest indexed parent of S10.14XA. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Constriction › external › esophagus, cervical
- Constriction › external › larynx
- Constriction › external › pharynx
- Constriction › external › throat
- Constriction › external › trachea
- Constriction › external › neck › throat
- Injury › superficial NEC › throat › external constriction
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S10.14XA to fully describe the condition. S10.14XA 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 S10.14XA, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S10.14XA and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S10-S19
The conditions below are not part of S10.14XA, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S10.14XA and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has S10.14XA existed?
S10.14XA 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.