S10.1

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Other and unspecified superficial injuries of throat

Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code S10.1 represents other and unspecified superficial injuries of throat. This code falls under the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.

This is a 5-character code at the 4th level of specificity. There are 7 more specific child codes under S10.1.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S10.1?

ICD-10-CM code S10.1 is "Other and unspecified superficial injuries of throat". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is S10.1 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, S10.1 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

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Code Information

CodeS10.1
BillableNo — Header code
ParentS10
CategoryInjury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Excludes10 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)
Child codes7

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)

S10.1 - Other and unspecified superficial injuries of throat | ICD-10-CM 2026 | ICD10Check