S19.81XS — Other specified injuries of larynx, sequela
Is S19.81XS billable?
Yes, but S19.81XS is an unspecified code. S19.81XS is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, S19.81XS 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 S19.81XS.
S19.81XS at a glance
| Code | S19.81XS |
|---|---|
| Description | Other specified injuries of larynx, 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 S19.81XS?
In S19.81XS, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for S19.81XS to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S19.81XS group to?
S19.81XS sits in MDC 21 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.
- 913Traumatic Injury with MCCmedical
- 914Traumatic Injury without MCCmedical
How is S19.81XS listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S19.81, the nearest indexed parent of S19.81XS. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Injury › larynx NEC
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S19.81XS to fully describe the condition. S19.81XS 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 S19.81XS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S19.81XS and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S10-S19
The conditions below are not part of S19.81XS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S19.81XS and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has S19.81XS existed?
S19.81XS 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.