S11.25
Billable

Open bite of pharynx and cervical esophagus

Billable / Specific Code

What is Open bite of pharynx and cervical esophagus?

ICD-10-CM S11.25 is the diagnosis code for Open bite of pharynx and cervical esophagus. 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 S11.25

✅ This Code Includes

  • Bite of pharynx and cervical esophagus NOS

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where S11.25 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is S11.25 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, S11.25 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does S11.25 mean?

S11.25 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Open bite of pharynx and cervical esophagus". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of S11.25?

The parent code of S11.25 is S11.2 ("Open wound of pharynx and cervical esophagus"). S11.25 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is S11.25 in?

S11.25 is located in Section S10-S19 — "Injuries to the neck" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use S11.25?

Use S11.25 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Open bite of pharynx and cervical esophagus" 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 pharynx and cervical esophagus?

The ICD-10-CM code for Open bite of pharynx and cervical esophagus is S11.25.

Can S11.25 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, S11.25 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is S11.25 in?

S11.25 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is S11.25 valid for 2026?

Yes, S11.25 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
S11.25
Open bite of pharynx and cervical esophagus
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