ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for S11.9
Open wound of unspecified part of neck
Coding Notes & Guidelines for S11.9
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
superficial bite of neck (S10.97)
Inclusion Terms
Bite of neck NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code S11.9 (Open wound of unspecified part of neck)
ICD-10-CM code S11.9 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM S11.9 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about S11.9 - Open wound of unspecified part of neck. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Open wound of unspecified part of neck.