S10.15XA – Superficial foreign body of throat, initial encounter
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the neck
ICD-10-CM code
S10.15XA
- Code
S10.15XA(claims format:S1015XA)- Description
- Superficial foreign body of throat, initial encounter
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- 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 › S10.1 › S10.15
7th character values
Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
A | initial encounter |
D | subsequent encounter |
S | sequela |
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
S10.15 – Superficial foreign body of throat
Applicable to:
- Splinter in the throat
Block S10-S19
Includes:
- injuries of nape
- injuries of supraclavicular region
- injuries of throat
Related codes in S10.15
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S10.15XA?
S10.15XA is the ICD-10-CM code for superficial foreign body of throat, initial encounter, in the block S10-S19 (Injuries to the neck).
Is S10.15XA a billable code?
Yes. S10.15XA is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does S10.15XA 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.