S11.01 — Open wound of larynx
Is S11.01 billable?
No — S11.01 is a non-billable header code. S11.01 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 18 billable codes beneath S11.01.
Billable codes under this header
- S11.011ALaceration without foreign body of larynx, initial encounter
- S11.011DLaceration without foreign body of larynx, subsequent encounter
- S11.011SLaceration without foreign body of larynx, sequela
- S11.012ALaceration with foreign body of larynx, initial encounter
- S11.012DLaceration with foreign body of larynx, subsequent encounter
- S11.012SLaceration with foreign body of larynx, sequela
- S11.013APuncture wound without foreign body of larynx, initial encounter
- S11.013DPuncture wound without foreign body of larynx, subsequent encounter
- S11.013SPuncture wound without foreign body of larynx, sequela
- S11.014APuncture wound with foreign body of larynx, initial encounter
- S11.014DPuncture wound with foreign body of larynx, subsequent encounter
- S11.014SPuncture wound with foreign body of larynx, sequela
- S11.015AOpen bite of larynx, initial encounter
- S11.015DOpen bite of larynx, subsequent encounter
- S11.015SOpen bite of larynx, sequela
- S11.019AUnspecified open wound of larynx, initial encounter
- S11.019DUnspecified open wound of larynx, subsequent encounter
- S11.019SUnspecified open wound of larynx, sequela
S11.01 at a glance
| Code | S11.01 |
|---|---|
| Description | Open wound of larynx |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
Excludes2 — not included here
The conditions below are not part of S11.01, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S11.01 and the excluded code may both be reported.
- open wound of vocal cord (S11.03)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S11.01 to fully describe the condition. S11.01 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 S11.01, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S11.01 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S10-S19
The conditions below are not part of S11.01, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S11.01 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S11
The conditions below are not part of S11.01, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S11.01 and the excluded code may both be reported.
- open fracture of vertebra (S12.- with 7th character B)
Code also — inherited from S11
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S11.01 is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
What codes fall under S11.01? (6)
- S11.011Laceration without foreign body of larynxnot billable
- S11.012Laceration with foreign body of larynxnot billable
- S11.013Puncture wound without foreign body of larynxnot billable
- S11.014Puncture wound with foreign body of larynxnot billable
- S11.015Open bite of larynxnot billable
- S11.019Unspecified open wound of larynxnot billable
How long has S11.01 existed?
S11.01 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.