ICD-10-CM S11 is the diagnosis code for Open wound of neck. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the neck" within Chapter 19 â 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.
The following conditions are not included in S11. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where S11 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, S11 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
S11 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Open wound of neck". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
S11 is located in Section S10-S19 â "Injuries to the neck" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
S11 has 5 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S11.0, S11.1, S11.2, S11.8, S11.9.
Use S11 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Open wound of neck" 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 Open wound of neck is S11.
No, S11 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
S11 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S11 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.