S10.97XABillable
Other superficial bite of unspecified part of neck, initial encounter
Short description: Other superficial bite of unsp part of neck, init encntr
- Chapter
- 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- Category
- S10
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category S10
S10Superficial injury of neckS10.0Contusion of throatS10.0XXAContusion of throat, initial encounterYesS10.0XXDContusion of throat, subsequent encounterYesS10.0XXSContusion of throat, sequelaYesS10.1Other and unspecified superficial injuries of throatS10.10Unspecified superficial injuries of throatS10.10XAUnspecified superficial injuries of throat, init encntrYesS10.10XDUnspecified superficial injuries of throat, subs encntrYesS10.10XSUnspecified superficial injuries of throat, sequelaYesS10.11Abrasion of throatS10.11XAAbrasion of throat, initial encounterYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S10.97XA?
S10.97XA is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other superficial bite of unspecified part of neck, initial encounter.
Is S10.97XA a billable code?
Yes. S10.97XA is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is S10.97XA in?
S10.97XA falls under Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
When did S10.97XA become effective?
S10.97XA has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to S10.97XA?
S10.97XA belongs to category S10, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.