S11.95XA — Open bite of unspecified part of neck, initial encounter
Is S11.95XA billable?
Yes, but S11.95XA is an unspecified code. S11.95XA is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, S11.95XA 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 S11.95XA — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
S11.95XA at a glance
| Code | S11.95XA |
|---|---|
| Description | Open bite of unspecified part of neck, initial encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "A" | initial encounter |
What does the 7th character "A" mean in S11.95XA?
In S11.95XA, the 7th character A means initial encounter. The 7th character is required for S11.95XA to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S11.95XA group to?
S11.95XA sits in MDC Pre and helps define the logic of 3 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 011Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with MCCsurgical
- 012Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with CCsurgical
- 013Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy without CC/MCCsurgical
How is S11.95XA listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S11.95, the nearest indexed parent of S11.95XA. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Bite › neck (s) (animal) (human)
Excludes1 — never code together
The conditions below can never be reported together with S11.95XA on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
- superficial bite of neck (S10.97)
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to S11.95XA.
- Bite of neck NOS
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S11.95
The conditions below can never be reported together with S11.95XA on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
- superficial bite of neck (S10.97)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S11.95XA to fully describe the condition. S11.95XA 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 S11.95XA, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S11.95XA and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S10-S19
The conditions below are not part of S11.95XA, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S11.95XA and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S11
The conditions below are not part of S11.95XA, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S11.95XA 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 S11.95XA is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
How long has S11.95XA existed?
S11.95XA 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.