Question 1

Is S11.02 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, S11.02 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code S11.02 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code S11.02 represents Open wound of trachea. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code S11.02?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for S11.02 is S11.0 (Open wound of larynx and trachea). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from S11.02?

Accepted Answer

Code S11.02 has Type 2 Excludes including: open wound of thoracic trachea (S27.5-). These conditions are not included in S11.02 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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