S11.011A – Laceration without foreign body of larynx, initial encounter

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code S11.011A

Code: S11.011A (claims format: S11011A)
Description: Laceration without foreign body of larynx, 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: S11 › S11.0 › S11.01 › S11.011

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.

S11 – Open wound of neck

Excludes2 (not included here):

open fracture of vertebra (S12.- with 7th character B)

Code also:

any associated:
spinal cord injury (S14.0, S14.1-)
wound infection

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S11

S11.01 – Open wound of larynx

Excludes2 (not included here):

open wound of vocal cord (S11.03)

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)

Related codes in S11.011

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S11.011A?

S11.011A is the ICD-10-CM code for laceration without foreign body of larynx, initial encounter, in the block S10-S19 (Injuries to the neck).

Is S11.011A a billable code?

Yes. S11.011A is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does S11.011A belong to?

It belongs to category S11 – Open wound 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.