S11.2
Non-billableOpen wound of pharynx and cervical esophagus
S11.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for Open wound of pharynx and cervical esophagus. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S11.20 for billing.
S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
What this means — in plain language
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Excludes1 — not coded here
- •open wound of esophagus NOS (S27.8-)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code S11.2?
- S11.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Open wound of pharynx and cervical esophagus". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
- Is S11.2 a billable code?
- No — S11.2 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as S11.20) for billing.
- What are the subcodes of S11.2?
- S11.2 has 6 more specific child codes, including S11.20, S11.21, S11.22.
- What is excluded from S11.2?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): open wound of esophagus NOS (S27.8-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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