S11.035D — Open bite of vocal cord, subsequent encounter
Is S11.035D billable?
Yes — S11.035D is billable for FY2027. S11.035D is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S11.035D may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S11.035D at a glance
| Code | S11.035D |
|---|---|
| Description | Open bite of vocal cord, 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 S11.035D?
In S11.035D, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S11.035D to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S11.035D group to?
S11.035D 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 S11.035D listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S11.035, the nearest indexed parent of S11.035D. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Bite › vocal cords (s) (animal) (human)
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to S11.035D.
- Bite of vocal cord NOS
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S11.035D to fully describe the condition. S11.035D 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 S11.035D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S11.035D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S10-S19
The conditions below are not part of S11.035D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S11.035D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S11
The conditions below are not part of S11.035D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S11.035D 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 S11.035D is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
How long has S11.035D existed?
S11.035D 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.