S11.039Header code — not billable
Unspecified open wound of vocal cord
- Chapter
- 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- Category
- S11
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category S11
S11Open wound of neckS11.0Open wound of larynx and tracheaS11.01Open wound of larynxS11.011Laceration without foreign body of larynxS11.011ALaceration without foreign body of larynx, initial encounterYesS11.011DLaceration without foreign body of larynx, subs encntrYesS11.011SLaceration without foreign body of larynx, sequelaYesS11.012Laceration with foreign body of larynxS11.012ALaceration with foreign body of larynx, initial encounterYesS11.012DLaceration with foreign body of larynx, subsequent encounterYesS11.012SLaceration with foreign body of larynx, sequelaYesS11.013Puncture wound without foreign body of larynx
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S11.039?
S11.039 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Unspecified open wound of vocal cord.
Is S11.039 a billable code?
No. S11.039 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is S11.039 in?
S11.039 falls under Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
When did S11.039 become effective?
S11.039 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to S11.039?
S11.039 belongs to category S11, 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.