S10.16 – Insect bite (nonvenomous) of throat
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the neck
- Code
S10.16(claims format:S1016)- Description
- Insect bite (nonvenomous) 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 › S10.1
Billable codes under S10.16
S10.16 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).
| 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
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S10
Block S10-S19
- injuries of nape
- injuries of supraclavicular region
- injuries of throat
Index terms for S10.16
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in S10.1
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S10.16?
S10.16 is the ICD-10-CM code for insect bite (nonvenomous) of throat, in the block S10-S19 (Injuries to the neck).
Is S10.16 a billable code?
No. S10.16 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does S10.16 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.