S10.87XS — Other superficial bite of other specified part of neck, sequela
Is S10.87XS billable?
Yes, but S10.87XS is an unspecified code. S10.87XS is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, S10.87XS is an unspecified or catch-all code. Payers apply additional scrutiny to unspecified codes and many deny them when the medical record supports a more specific option, so check the documentation before selecting S10.87XS — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
More specific alternatives
S10.87XS at a glance
| Code | S10.87XS |
|---|---|
| Description | Other superficial bite of other specified part of neck, 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 S10.87XS?
In S10.87XS, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for S10.87XS to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S10.87XS group to?
S10.87XS 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 S10.87XS listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S10.87, the nearest indexed parent of S10.87XS. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Bite › thyroid › superficial NEC (s) (animal) (human)
- Bite › neck › specified site NEC › superficial NEC (s) (animal) (human)
Excludes1 — never code together
The conditions below can never be reported together with S10.87XS 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 other specified parts of neck (S11.85)
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S10.87
The conditions below can never be reported together with S10.87XS 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 other specified parts of neck (S11.85)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S10.87XS to fully describe the condition. S10.87XS 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 S10.87XS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S10.87XS and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S10-S19
The conditions below are not part of S10.87XS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S10.87XS and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has S10.87XS existed?
S10.87XS 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.