S10.17XA — Other superficial bite of throat, initial encounter
Is S10.17XA billable?
Yes — S10.17XA is billable for FY2027. S10.17XA is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S10.17XA may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S10.17XA at a glance
| Code | S10.17XA |
|---|---|
| Description | Other superficial bite 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 S10.17XA?
In S10.17XA, the 7th character A means initial encounter. The 7th character is required for S10.17XA to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S10.17XA group to?
S10.17XA 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 S10.17XA listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S10.17, the nearest indexed parent of S10.17XA. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Bite › esophagus, cervical › superficial NEC (s) (animal) (human)
- Bite › larynx › superficial NEC (s) (animal) (human)
- Bite › pharynx › superficial NEC (s) (animal) (human)
- Bite › trachea › superficial NEC (s) (animal) (human)
- Bite › vocal cords › superficial NEC (s) (animal) (human)
- Bite › neck › throat › superficial NEC (s) (animal) (human)
- Injury › superficial NEC › throat › bite
Excludes1 — never code together
The conditions below can never be reported together with S10.17XA on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
- open bite of throat (S11.85)
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S10.17
The conditions below can never be reported together with S10.17XA on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
- open bite of throat (S11.85)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S10.17XA to fully describe the condition. S10.17XA 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 S10.17XA, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S10.17XA and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S10-S19
The conditions below are not part of S10.17XA, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S10.17XA and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has S10.17XA existed?
S10.17XA 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.