S10.0 – Contusion of throat

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the neck

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code S10.0
Code
S10.0 (claims format: S100)
Description
Contusion of throat
Billable
No – use a more specific code below
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Block
S10-S19 Injuries to the neck
Parent codes
S10

Billable codes under S10.0

S10.0 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

7th character values

Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care (use placeholder X for empty positions).

CharacterMeaning
Ainitial encounter
Dsubsequent encounter
Ssequela

Notes for S10.0

Applicable to:
  • Contusion of cervical esophagus
  • Contusion of larynx
  • Contusion of pharynx
  • Contusion of trachea

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

S10 – Superficial injury of neck

7th character note:
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S10

Block S10-S19

Includes:
  • injuries of nape
  • injuries of supraclavicular region
  • injuries of throat
Excludes2 (not included here):
  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • effects of foreign body in esophagus (T18.1)
  • effects of foreign body in larynx (T17.3)
  • effects of foreign body in pharynx (T17.2)
  • effects of foreign body in trachea (T17.4)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)

Index terms for S10.0

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in S10

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S10.0?

S10.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for contusion of throat, in the block S10-S19 (Injuries to the neck).

Is S10.0 a billable code?

No. S10.0 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does S10.0 belong to?

It belongs to category S10 – Superficial injury of neck.

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.