ICD10BillableValid for clinical use
ICD-10 Code K11.7: Disturbances of salivary secretion
Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026
What is this code?
ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95).
When is it used?
- May be used when a clinician documents disturbances of salivary secretion in a patient's medical record.
- May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
- This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.
What it does not mean
- A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
- A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
Code hierarchy
chapter
11Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
block
K00-K14Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands
category
K11Diseases of salivary glands
currentK11
Official coding notes
Inclusion terms
- Hypoptyalism
- Ptyalism
- Xerostomia
Excludes2 (may code together if documented)
- dry mouth NOS (R68.2)
Where you may see this code
You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.
Related specialists
GastroenterologistGeneral Physician
Related codes
K11.0Atrophy of salivary glandcodeK11.1Hypertrophy of salivary glandcodeK11.2SialoadenitiscategoryK11.3Abscess of salivary glandcodeK11.4Fistula of salivary glandcodeK11.5SialolithiasiscodeK11.6Mucocele of salivary glandcodeK11.8Other diseases of salivary glandscodeK11.9Disease of salivary gland, unspecifiedcode
Sibling codes
K11.0Atrophy of salivary glandbillableK11.1Hypertrophy of salivary glandbillableK11.2SialoadenitisK11.3Abscess of salivary glandbillableK11.4Fistula of salivary glandbillableK11.5SialolithiasisbillableK11.6Mucocele of salivary glandbillableK11.8Other diseases of salivary glandsbillableK11.9Disease of salivary gland, unspecifiedbillable
Coverage-related procedures and services
HCPCS J0588high
INJECTION, INCOBOTULINUMTOXIN A, 1 UNIT
Source: CMS coverage guidance
HCPCS J0587high
INJECTION, RIMABOTULINUMTOXINB, 100 UNITS
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 95874high
NEEDLE ELECTROMYOGRAPHY FOR GUIDANCE IN CONJUNCTION WITH CHEMODENERVATION (LIST SEPARATELY IN ADDITION TO CODE FOR PRIMARY PROCEDURE)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 72126high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, CERVICAL SPINE; WITH CONTRAST MATERIAL
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 72125high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, CERVICAL SPINE; WITHOUT CONTRAST MATERIAL
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 72127high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, CERVICAL SPINE; WITHOUT CONTRAST MATERIAL, FOLLOWED BY CONTRAST MATERIAL(S) AND FURTHER SECTIONS
Source: CMS coverage guidance
Mapped diagnoses and classifications
SNOMED_CT 59140005high
Abnormal salivary secretion
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 23144006high
Continuous salivary secretion
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 78948009high
Disturbance of salivary secretion
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 235130007high
Drug-induced xerostomia
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 53827007high
Excessive salivation
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 56893005high
Hyposecretion of salivary gland
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
Coding guidelines
Compatibility
Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
K11.7
Common synonyms
Disturbances of salivary secretion
Frequently asked questions
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