S11.21XD
S11.21XD: Laceration without foreign body of pharynx and cervical esophagus, subsequent encounter
Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exempt
S11.21XD is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for laceration without foreign body of pharynx and cervical esophagus, subsequent encounter. It is valid for submission on a claim.
Check S11.21XD with the rest of the claim: free scrubber7th character "D": subsequent encounter
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S11
- A
- initial encounter
- D
- subsequent encounter
- S
- sequela
Excludes1 inherited from the categories above S11.21XD
A category’s note binds every code beneath it.
Excludes2 inherited from the categories above S11.21XD
Not part of this code, but both may be coded when both are present.
Risk adjustment
No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.
Medicare coverage
S11.21XD is named in 10 Medicare coverage policies: 10 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.
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Code history
Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.