S10.17XD — Other superficial bite of throat, subsequent encounter
Is S10.17XD billable?
Yes — S10.17XD is billable for FY2027. S10.17XD is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S10.17XD may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S10.17XD at a glance
| Code | S10.17XD |
|---|---|
| Description | Other superficial bite of throat, subsequent encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "D" | subsequent encounter |
What does the 7th character "D" mean in S10.17XD?
In S10.17XD, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S10.17XD to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S10.17XD group to?
S10.17XD sits in MDC 23 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.
- 949Aftercare with CC/MCCmedical
- 950Aftercare without CC/MCCmedical
How is S10.17XD listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S10.17, the nearest indexed parent of S10.17XD. 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 S10.17XD 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 S10.17XD 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 S10.17XD to fully describe the condition. S10.17XD 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 S10.17XD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S10.17XD and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S10-S19
The conditions below are not part of S10.17XD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S10.17XD and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has S10.17XD existed?
S10.17XD 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.