K11.6 Mucocele of salivary gland

The ICD-10-CM code for Mucocele of salivary gland is K11.6 (FY2026). It is a billable, claim-ready diagnosis code.

Classification

Chapter

11: Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)

Section

K00-K14: Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands (K00-K14)

Category K11

15 codes (13 billable)

FY2026 Status

Stable since FY2024

Also Known As

ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index entries that lead to K11.6:

• Ranula
• Cyst (colloid) (mucous) (simple) (retention) › submaxillary gland
• Cyst (colloid) (mucous) (simple) (retention) › submandibular gland
• Mucocele › salivary gland (any)
• Cyst (colloid) (mucous) (simple) (retention) › salivary gland or duct (mucous extravasation or retention)
• Cyst (colloid) (mucous) (simple) (retention) › sublingual gland
• Cyst (colloid) (mucous) (simple) (retention) › parotid gland
• Cyst (colloid) (mucous) (simple) (retention) › retention (ovary) › salivary gland

Inclusion Terms

• Mucous extravasation cyst of salivary gland
• Mucous retention cyst of salivary gland
• Ranula

U.S. Hospital Utilization

• An estimated 695 U.S. inpatient stays in 2023 included K11.6 among the documented diagnoses.
• 155 stays listed it as the principal diagnosis.

Source: National Inpatient Sample (NIS), Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2016–2023. National survey-weighted estimates.

Official Coding Guidelines

Chapter 11 reserved for future expansion

11. Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95) Reserved for future guideline expansion

Source: CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026

References

• CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Code Set and Guidelines, FY2026
• CDC/NCHS — ICD-10-CM Files and Browser Tool
• AHRQ — HCUP National Inpatient Sample, Frequencies by Diagnosis Code (2016–2023)