K11.4
Billable

Fistula of salivary gland

Billable / Specific Code

What is Fistula of salivary gland?

ICD-10-CM K11.4 is the diagnosis code for Fistula 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.

⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for K11.4

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as K11.4. They are mutually exclusive:

  • congenital fistula of salivary gland (Q38.4)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where K11.4 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is K11.4 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, K11.4 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does K11.4 mean?

K11.4 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Fistula of salivary gland". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of K11.4?

The parent code of K11.4 is K11 ("Diseases of salivary glands"). K11.4 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is K11.4 in?

K11.4 is located in Section K00-K14 — "Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands" within Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use K11.4?

Use K11.4 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Fistula of salivary gland" 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 Fistula of salivary gland?

The ICD-10-CM code for Fistula of salivary gland is K11.4.

Can K11.4 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, K11.4 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is K11.4 in?

K11.4 is in Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from K11.4?

Type 1 Excludes for K11.4 include: congenital fistula of salivary gland (Q38.4).

Is K11.4 valid for 2026?

Yes, K11.4 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
K11.4
Fistula of salivary gland
Billable / Specific Code
11 — Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
K00-K14 — Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands
2026 ICD-10-CM