Laceration with foreign body of vocal cord, init encntr

This code signifies a traumatic injury to the vocal cord characterized by a tear or cut in the tissue, complicated by the presence of an embedded foreign object. This injury typically results from external trauma or aspiration of foreign material that subsequently lodges in the vocal cord.

Use this code for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a vocal cord laceration where a foreign body is documented as present within the wound. Documentation should clearly specify the vocal cord as the affected site and confirm the presence of a foreign object.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "laceration with foreign body" of the vocal cord.
• Distinguish from simple lacerations (S11.02XA) or foreign body without laceration.
• Always append the appropriate seventh character for the encounter (A for initial, D for subsequent, S for sequela).