S11.025
Billable

Open bite of trachea

Billable / Specific Code

What is Open bite of trachea?

ICD-10-CM S11.025 is the diagnosis code for Open bite of trachea. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the neck" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). 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.

💡 Inclusions

Coding Guidelines for S11.025

✅ This Code Includes

  • Bite of trachea NOS

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where S11.025 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is S11.025 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, S11.025 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does S11.025 mean?

S11.025 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Open bite of trachea". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of S11.025?

The parent code of S11.025 is S11.02 ("Open wound of trachea"). S11.025 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is S11.025 in?

S11.025 is located in Section S10-S19 — "Injuries to the neck" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use S11.025?

Use S11.025 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Open bite of trachea" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Open bite of trachea?

The ICD-10-CM code for Open bite of trachea is S11.025.

Can S11.025 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, S11.025 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is S11.025 in?

S11.025 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is S11.025 valid for 2026?

Yes, S11.025 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
S11.025
Open bite of trachea
Billable / Specific Code
19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
S10-S19 — Injuries to the neck
2026 ICD-10-CM