ICD-10-CM K11.2 is the diagnosis code for Sialoadenitis. This code falls under the section "Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands" within Chapter 11 — Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as K11.2. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where K11.2 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, K11.2 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
K11.2 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Sialoadenitis". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of K11.2 is K11 ("Diseases of salivary glands"). K11.2 provides a more specific classification within this category.
K11.2 is located in Section K00-K14 — "Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands" within Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
K11.2 has 4 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: K11.20, K11.21, K11.22, K11.23.
Use K11.2 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Sialoadenitis" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Sialoadenitis is K11.2.
No, K11.2 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
K11.2 is in Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for K11.2 include: epidemic parotitis (B26.-); mumps (B26.-); uveoparotid fever [Heerfordt] (D86.89).
Yes, K11.2 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.