S11 ICD-10-CM Code: Open wound of neck
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
S11Open wound of neck
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where S11 sits
- 1
Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- 2
Section
Injuries to the neck (S10-S19)
- 3
Category S11
Open wound of neck
- 4
Code S11
Open wound of neck
Codes under S11
S11 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S11.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S11.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S11.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S11.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- open fracture of vertebra (S12.- with 7th character B)
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S11 mean?
S11 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Open wound of neck.”
Is S11 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. S11 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is S11 located in ICD-10-CM?
S11 is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Injuries to the neck (S10-S19) (S10–S19), under category S11, Open wound of neck.
What coding notes are listed for S11?
No inclusion terms are listed for S11 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: open fracture of vertebra (S12.- with 7th character B).