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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for esophagus puncture

Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Puncture › esophagus”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding esophagus puncture

The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for esophagus puncture; the code depends on the details below.

More specific esophagus puncture codes (official index)

  • cervical S11.23 — Puncture wound without foreign body of pharynx and cervical esophagus
  • with foreign body S11.24 — Puncture wound with foreign body of pharynx and cervical esophagus
  • thoracic S27.818 — Other injury of esophagus (thoracic part)

Common questions about esophagus puncture ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for cervical esophagus puncture?

S11.23 — Puncture wound without foreign body of pharynx and cervical esophagus (header code; choose a more specific subcode).

What is the ICD-10 code for thoracic esophagus puncture?

S27.818 — Other injury of esophagus (thoracic part) (header code; choose a more specific subcode).