K11.3 – Abscess of salivary gland
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands
ICD-10-CM code
K11.3
- Code
K11.3(claims format:K113)- Description
- Abscess of salivary gland
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 11. Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
- Block
- K00-K14 Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands
- Parent codes
- K11
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
K11 – Diseases of salivary glands
Use additional code:
- code to identify:
- alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
- exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22)
- exposure to tobacco smoke in the perinatal period (P96.81)
- history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)
- occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31)
- tobacco dependence (F17.-)
- tobacco use (Z72.0)
Index terms for K11.3
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in K11
- K11.0 – Atrophy of salivary glandBillable
- K11.1 – Hypertrophy of salivary glandBillable
- K11.2 – SialoadenitisHeader
- K11.4 – Fistula of salivary glandBillable
- K11.5 – SialolithiasisBillable
- K11.6 – Mucocele of salivary glandBillable
- K11.7 – Disturbances of salivary secretionBillable
- K11.8 – Other diseases of salivary glandsBillable
- K11.9 – Disease of salivary gland, unspecifiedBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code K11.3?
K11.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for abscess of salivary gland, in the block K00-K14 (Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands).
Is K11.3 a billable code?
Yes. K11.3 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does K11.3 belong to?
It belongs to category K11 – Diseases of salivary glands.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.