Laceration with foreign body of larynx, initial encounter

This code signifies a traumatic injury to the larynx involving a tear or cut in the tissue, where a foreign object is embedded within the wound. This injury typically results from external forces and can compromise airway integrity and vocal function.

Apply this code for initial encounters when a patient presents with an acute laceration of the larynx confirmed to contain a foreign body. Documentation should clearly specify the presence of the foreign object within the laryngeal laceration, the initial nature of the encounter, and the anatomical site.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "foreign body" within the laceration, not just a laceration caused by a foreign object.
• Distinguish from simple laryngeal lacerations (S11.00XA) or foreign body in the larynx without laceration (T17.3XXA).
• Always sequence this code as the primary diagnosis when it is the reason for the encounter.