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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for throat injury

S19.9

Unspecified injury of neck

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Injury › throat”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding throat injury

The ICD-10-CM code for throat injury is S19.9 (Unspecified injury of neck).

Within S19, choose S19.9 (Unspecified injury of neck) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: other specified injuries of neck (S19.8).

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.

Common questions about throat injury ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for throat injury?

S19.9 — Unspecified injury of neck (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S19.9 billable?

No. S19.9 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.