S11.92XD — Laceration with foreign body of unspecified part of neck, subsequent encounter
Is S11.92XD billable?
Yes, but S11.92XD is an unspecified code. S11.92XD is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, S11.92XD 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 S11.92XD — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
S11.92XD at a glance
| Code | S11.92XD |
|---|---|
| Description | Laceration with foreign body of unspecified part of neck, 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 S11.92XD?
In S11.92XD, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S11.92XD to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S11.92XD group to?
S11.92XD 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 S11.92XD listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S11.92, the nearest indexed parent of S11.92XD. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Laceration › neck › with foreign body
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S11.92XD to fully describe the condition. S11.92XD 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 S11.92XD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S11.92XD and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S10-S19
The conditions below are not part of S11.92XD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S11.92XD and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S11
The conditions below are not part of S11.92XD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S11.92XD 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 S11.92XD is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
How long has S11.92XD existed?
S11.92XD 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.