ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for vocal cords bite
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Bite (s) (animal) (human) › vocal cords”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding vocal cords bite
The ICD-10-CM code for vocal cords bite is S11.035 (Open bite of vocal cord). The official index lists 2 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on S11.035.
Within S11.03 (open wound of vocal cord), S11.035 is specifically for open bite of vocal cord. Related codes cover 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 unspecified open wound of vocal cord (S11.039).
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 cords bite codes (official index)
Common questions about vocal cords bite ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for vocal cords bite?
- S11.035 — Open bite of vocal cord (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 vocal cords bite?
- S10.17 — Other superficial bite of throat (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
Is S11.035 billable?
- No. S11.035 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.