K11.5
BillableSialolithiasis
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Stones or calculi that form inside salivary glands or ducts, blocking saliva flow and causing pain.
Coding Tips
- •Specify which gland contains the stone (parotid stones are most common)
- •Document if the stone is obstructing the duct and causing acute symptoms