ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for vocal cord wound
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Wound, open › vocal cord”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding vocal cord wound
The ICD-10-CM code for vocal cord wound is S11.039 (Unspecified open wound of vocal cord). The official index lists 4 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on S11.039.
Within S11.03, choose S11.039 (Unspecified open wound of vocal cord) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: laceration without foreign body of vocal cord (S11.031), laceration with foreign body of vocal cord (S11.032), puncture wound without foreign body of vocal cord (S11.033), puncture wound with foreign body of vocal cord (S11.034) and open bite of vocal cord (S11.035).
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 vocal cord wound codes (official index)
Common questions about vocal cord wound ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for vocal cord wound?
- S11.039 — Unspecified open wound of vocal cord (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: S11.031, S11.032, S11.033, S11.034.
What is the ICD-10 code for laceration vocal cord wound?
- S11.031 — Laceration without foreign body of vocal cord (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for puncture vocal cord wound?
- S11.033 — Puncture wound without foreign body of vocal cord (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
Is S11.039 billable?
- No. S11.039 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.