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K11.4

Billable

Fistula of salivary gland

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

An abnormal opening or tunnel that forms in a salivary gland, allowing saliva to leak into surrounding tissues.

Coding Tips

  • •Document whether the fistula is intraoral or extraoral
  • •Note if the fistula is congenital or acquired from trauma or infection

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

  • congenital fistula of salivary gland (Q38.4)

Code Hierarchy

└K11Diseases of salivary glands└K11.4Fistula of salivary gland
└K11.4Fistula of salivary gland

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