ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Blister (nonthermal) pharynx: S10.12
The ICD-10-CM index points "Blister (nonthermal) pharynx" to S10.12, Blister (nonthermal) of throat. S10.12 is not billable on its own. Add the 7th character for the encounter, for example S10.12XA, Blister (nonthermal) of throat, initial encounter.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 Alphabetic Index file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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More specific codes in S10
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- S10Superficial injury of neckHeader
- S10.0Contusion of throatHeader
- S10.1Other and unspecified superficial injuries of throatHeader
- S10.10Unspecified superficial injuries of throatHeader
- S10.11Abrasion of throatHeader
- S10.12Blister (nonthermal) of throatHeader
- S10.14External constriction of part of throatHeader
- S10.15Superficial foreign body of throatHeader
- S10.16Insect bite (nonvenomous) of throatHeader
- S10.17Other superficial bite of throatHeader
- S10.8Superficial injury of other specified parts of neckHeader
- S10.80Unspecified superficial injury of other specified part of neckHeader
- S10.81Abrasion of other specified part of neckHeader
- S10.82Blister (nonthermal) of other specified part of neckHeader
- S10.83Contusion of other specified part of neckHeader
- S10.84External constriction of other specified part of neckHeader
- S10.85Superficial foreign body of other specified part of neckHeader
- S10.86Insect bite of other specified part of neckHeader
- S10.87Other superficial bite of other specified part of neckHeader
- S10.9Superficial injury of unspecified part of neckHeader
- S10.90Unspecified superficial injury of unspecified part of neckHeader
- S10.91Abrasion of unspecified part of neckHeader
- S10.92Blister (nonthermal) of unspecified part of neckHeader
- S10.93Contusion of unspecified part of neckHeader
- S10.94External constriction of unspecified part of neckHeader
- S10.95Superficial foreign body of unspecified part of neckHeader
- S10.96Insect bite of unspecified part of neckHeader
- S10.97Other superficial bite of unspecified part of neckHeader
Related pages
- S10.12 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category S10Every code under it
- Chapter 19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
- Check a list of ICD-10 codes
- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Blister (nonthermal) pharynx?
The ICD-10-CM index points "Blister (nonthermal) pharynx" to S10.12, Blister (nonthermal) of throat. S10.12 is not billable on its own. Add the 7th character for the encounter, for example S10.12XA, Blister (nonthermal) of throat, initial encounter.
Is S10.12 billable?
No. S10.12 is a header in the FY2027 CDC file. Report a more specific code under it.
What chapter is S10.12 in?
Chapter 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.