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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for neck bite

S11.95

Open bite of unspecified part of neck

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Bite (s) (animal) (human) › neck”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding neck bite

The ICD-10-CM code for neck bite is S11.95 (Open bite of unspecified part of neck). The official index lists 9 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on S11.95.

Within S11.9, choose S11.95 (Open bite of unspecified part of neck) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: unspecified open wound of unspecified part of neck (S11.90), laceration without foreign body of unspecified part of neck (S11.91), laceration with foreign body of unspecified part of neck (S11.92), puncture wound without foreign body of unspecified part of neck (S11.93) and puncture wound with foreign body of unspecified part of neck (S11.94).

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.

Don't report S11.95 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: superficial bite of neck (S10.97).

More specific neck bite codes (official index)

  • involving
  • cervical esophagus
  • larynx
  • pharynx
  • thyroid gland S11.15 — Open bite of thyroid gland
  • trachea
  • specified site NEC S11.85 — Open bite of other specified part of neck
  • superficial NEC S10.87 — Other superficial bite of other specified part of neck
  • insect S10.86 — Insect bite of other specified part of neck
  • superficial NEC S10.97 — Other superficial bite of unspecified part of neck
  • insect S10.96 — Insect bite of unspecified part of neck
  • throat S11.85 — Open bite of other specified part of neck
  • superficial NEC S10.17 — Other superficial bite of throat
  • insect S10.16 — Insect bite (nonvenomous) of throat

Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for S11.95)

  • superficial bite of neck (S10.97)

Common questions about neck bite ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for neck bite?

S11.95 — Open bite of unspecified part of neck (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: S11.15, S11.85, S10.87, S10.86 and others below.

What is the ICD-10 code for superficial nec neck bite?

S10.97 — Other superficial bite of unspecified part of neck (header code; choose a more specific subcode).

What is the ICD-10 code for throat neck bite?

S11.85 — Open bite of other specified part of neck (header code; choose a more specific subcode).

Is S11.95 billable?

No. S11.95 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.