ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for pharynx bite
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Bite (s) (animal) (human) › pharynx”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding pharynx bite
The ICD-10-CM code for pharynx bite is S11.25 (Open bite of pharynx and cervical esophagus). The official index lists 2 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on S11.25.
Within S11.2 (open wound of pharynx and cervical esophagus), S11.25 is specifically for open bite of pharynx and cervical esophagus. Related codes cover unspecified open wound of pharynx and cervical esophagus (S11.20), laceration without foreign body of pharynx and cervical esophagus (S11.21), laceration with foreign body of pharynx and cervical esophagus (S11.22), puncture wound without foreign body of pharynx and cervical esophagus (S11.23) and puncture wound with foreign body of pharynx and cervical esophagus (S11.24).
Codes in this range require a 7th character: A for initial encounter, D for subsequent encounter and S for sequela. Use placeholder "X" characters to fill any empty positions before the 7th character.
It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.
More specific pharynx bite codes (official index)
Common questions about pharynx bite ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for pharynx bite?
- S11.25 — Open bite of pharynx and cervical esophagus (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: S10.17, S10.16.
What is the ICD-10 code for superficial nec pharynx bite?
- S10.17 — Other superficial bite of throat (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
Is S11.25 billable?
- No. S11.25 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.