ICD-10-CM K11.3 is the diagnosis code for Abscess of salivary gland. 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 billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where K11.3 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, K11.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
K11.3 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Abscess of salivary gland". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of K11.3 is K11 ("Diseases of salivary glands"). K11.3 provides a more specific classification within this category.
K11.3 is located in Section K00-K14 — "Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands" within Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
K11.3 has 1918 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: A00, A01, A02, A03, A04 and more.
Use K11.3 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Abscess of salivary gland" 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 Abscess of salivary gland is K11.3.
Yes, K11.3 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
K11.3 is in Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, K11.3 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.