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K11.6

Billable

Mucocele of salivary gland

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

What This Code Means

A fluid-filled sac or cavity that develops in a salivary gland, typically from a blocked duct.

Coding Tips

  • •Distinguish from other salivary gland cysts by confirming mucocele diagnosis
  • •Document the size and location of the mucocele if available

Code Hierarchy

└K11Diseases of salivary glands└K11.6Mucocele of salivary gland
└K11.6Mucocele of salivary gland

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