ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for salivary abscess
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Abscess (connective tissue) (embolic) (fistulous) (infective) (metastatic) (multiple) (pernicious) (pyogenic) (septic) › salivary (duct) (gland)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding salivary abscess
The ICD-10-CM code for salivary abscess is K11.3 (Abscess of salivary gland).
Within K11 (diseases of salivary glands), K11.3 is specifically for abscess of salivary gland. Related codes cover atrophy of salivary gland (K11.0), hypertrophy of salivary gland (K11.1), sialoadenitis (K11.2), fistula of salivary gland (K11.4), Sialolithiasis (K11.5), mucocele of salivary gland (K11.6), disturbances of salivary secretion (K11.7), other diseases of salivary glands (K11.8) and 1 more.
Use an additional code to identify: alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-), exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22), exposure to tobacco smoke in the perinatal period (P96.81), history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891), occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31) and 2 more.
As a secondary diagnosis it is a CC (complication or comorbidity), which can move an inpatient stay into the "with CC" MS-DRG of its family, unless the principal diagnosis excludes it.
Common questions about salivary abscess ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for salivary abscess?
- K11.3 — Abscess of salivary gland.
Is K11.3 billable?
- Yes. K11.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can K11.3 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict K11.3 as a principal diagnosis.
Is K11.3 a CC or MCC?
- K11.3 is a CC (complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.