ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 911.7
Diagnosis Code: 911.7 (Raw: 9117)
Description: Superficial foreign body (splinter) of trunk, without major open wound, infected
Classification: International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM)
Fiscal Year: 2026 Reference
CMS Section 111 Status: Valid for reporting.
Overview & Historical Usage
ICD-9-CM code 911.7 is designated for Superficial foreign body (splinter) of trunk, without major open wound, infected. While superseded by ICD-10 for current healthcare encounters, it remains a recognized reference code for CMS Section 111 reporting, legacy claims adjudication, and historical clinical data analysis.
