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ICD-10/S10.12

S10.12 ICD-10-CM Code: Blister (nonthermal) of throat

Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.

Code Set: Valid FY2026 and FY2027. FY2026 took effect October 1, 2025.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Blister (nonthermal) of throat is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (S10.12). A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission.

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S10.12 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.

Includes

Conditions the official ICD-10-CM tabular list includes under this code.

  • injuries of nape
  • injuries of supraclavicular region
  • injuries of throat

Excludes2 — Not Included Here

Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.

  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • effects of foreign body in esophagus (T18.1)
  • effects of foreign body in larynx (T17.3)
  • effects of foreign body in pharynx (T17.2)
  • effects of foreign body in trachea (T17.4)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Can S10.12 be billed directly?

No. S10.12 (Blister (nonthermal) of throat) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.

Does S10.12 require a 7th character?

Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S10.

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S10.12 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • S10.10XS — Unspecified superficial injuries of throat, sequela
  • S10.11 — Abrasion of throat
  • S10.11XA — Abrasion of throat, initial encounter
  • S10.11XD — Abrasion of throat, subsequent encounter
  • S10.11XS — Abrasion of throat, sequela
  • S10.12XA — Blister (nonthermal) of throat, initial encounter
  • S10.12XD — Blister (nonthermal) of throat, subsequent encounter
  • S10.12XS — Blister (nonthermal) of throat, sequela
  • S10.14 — External constriction of part of throat
  • S10.14XA — External constriction of part of throat, initial encounter

View all codes in the S10 family

Indexed Clinical Terms (9)

Clinical term phrases from the official ICD-10-CM Index to Diseases and Injuries that map to this code.

  • Blister (nonthermal), epiglottis
  • Blister (nonthermal), esophagus, cervical
  • Blister (nonthermal), larynx
  • Blister (nonthermal), neck, throat
  • Blister (nonthermal), pharynx
  • Blister (nonthermal), throat
  • Blister (nonthermal), trachea
  • Blister (nonthermal), vocal cords
  • Injury, superficial NEC, throat, blister