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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for pharynx contusion

S10.0

Contusion of throat

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Contusion (skin surface intact) › pharynx”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding pharynx contusion

The ICD-10-CM code for pharynx contusion is S10.0 (Contusion of throat).

Within S10 (superficial injury of neck), S10.0 is specifically for contusion of throat. Related codes cover other and unspecified superficial injuries of throat (S10.1), superficial injury of other specified parts of neck (S10.8) and superficial injury of unspecified part of neck (S10.9).

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.

Common questions about pharynx contusion ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for pharynx contusion?

S10.0 — Contusion of throat (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S10.0 billable?

No. S10.0 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.