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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for Supraclavicular fossa bite

S11.85

Open bite of other specified part of neck

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Bite (s) (animal) (human) › supraclavicular fossa”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding Supraclavicular fossa bite

The ICD-10-CM code for Supraclavicular fossa bite is S11.85 (Open bite of other specified part of neck).

Within S11.8, choose S11.85 (Open bite of other specified part of neck) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: unspecified open wound of other specified part of neck (S11.80), laceration without foreign body of other specified part of neck (S11.81), laceration with foreign body of other specified part of neck (S11.82), puncture wound without foreign body of other specified part of neck (S11.83), puncture wound with foreign body of other specified part of neck (S11.84) and other open wound of other specified part of neck (S11.89).

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.

Don't report S11.85 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: superficial bite of other specified part of neck (S10.87).

Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for S11.85)

  • superficial bite of other specified part of neck (S10.87)

Common questions about Supraclavicular fossa bite ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for Supraclavicular fossa bite?

S11.85 — Open bite of other specified part of neck (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S11.85 billable?

No. S11.85 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.