S11.02
Non-Billable

Open wound of trachea

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Open wound of trachea?

ICD-10-CM S11.02 is the diagnosis code for Open wound 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 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.

💡 Inclusions
â„šī¸ Excludes2

Coding Guidelines for S11.02

✅ This Code Includes

  • Open wound of cervical trachea
  • Open wound of trachea NOS

â„šī¸ Type 2 Excludes (Code separately if applicable)

The following conditions are not included in S11.02. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • open wound of thoracic trachea (S27.5-)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where S11.02 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 6 entries
S11.021Laceration without foreign body of tracheaBillableS11.022Laceration with foreign body of tracheaBillableS11.023Puncture wound without foreign body of tracheaBillableS11.024Puncture wound with foreign body of tracheaBillableS11.025Open bite of tracheaBillableS11.029Unspecified open wound of tracheaBillable
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is S11.02 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, S11.02 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does S11.02 mean?

S11.02 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Open wound 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 S11.02?

The parent code of S11.02 is S11.0 ("Open wound of larynx and trachea"). S11.02 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is S11.02 in?

S11.02 is located in Section S10-S19 — "Injuries to the neck" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of S11.02?

S11.02 has 6 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S11.021, S11.022, S11.023, S11.024, S11.025 and more.

When should I use S11.02?

Use S11.02 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Open wound 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 wound of trachea?

The ICD-10-CM code for Open wound of trachea is S11.02.

Can S11.02 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, S11.02 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is S11.02 in?

S11.02 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is S11.02 valid for 2026?

Yes, S11.02 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

← PreviousS11.019Unspecified open wound of larynxNext →S11.021Laceration without foreign body of trachea
Code Details
S11.02
Open wound of trachea
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
S10-S19 — Injuries to the neck
2026 ICD-10-CM