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2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S13.101A

Dislocation of unspecified cervical vertebrae, initial encounter

ICD-10-CM Code:
S13.101A
ICD-10 Code for:
Dislocation of unspecified cervical vertebrae, init encntr
Is Billable?
Yes - Valid for Submission
Chronic Condition Indicator: [1]
Not chronic
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Code Classification

  • Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
    (S00–T88)
    • Injuries to the neck
      (S10-S19)
      • Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at neck level
        (S13)

S13.101A is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of dislocation of unspecified cervical vertebrae, initial encounter. The code is valid during the current fiscal year for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions from October 01, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

S13.101A is an initial encounter code, includes a 7th character and should be used while the patient is receiving active treatment for a condition like dislocation of unspecified cervical vertebrae. According to ICD-10-CM Guidelines an "initial encounter" doesn't necessarily means "initial visit". The 7th character should be used when the patient is undergoing active treatment regardless if new or different providers saw the patient over the course of a treatment. The appropriate 7th character codes should also be used even if the patient delayed seeking treatment for a condition.

Unspecified diagnosis codes like S13.101A are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition. Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition. Specific diagnosis codes should not be used if not supported by the patient's medical record.

Approximate Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

  • Arthropathy of cervical spine facet joint
  • Closed dislocation cervical spine
  • Closed dislocations of multiple cervical vertebrae
  • Closed spinal dislocation with anterior cervical cord lesion
  • Closed spinal dislocation with central cervical cord lesion
  • Closed spinal dislocation with complete cervical cord lesion
  • Closed spinal dislocation with posterior cervical cord lesion
  • Closed traumatic dislocation of cervical vertebra
  • Dislocation of cervical facet joint
  • Fracture dislocation of cervical spine
  • Fracture dislocation of spine
  • Multiple closed dislocations of back
  • Multiple open dislocations of back
  • Open dislocation of cervical spine
  • Open dislocation of fifth cervical vertebra
  • Open dislocation of multiple cervical vertebrae
  • Open dislocation of second cervical vertebra
  • Open dislocation of seventh cervical vertebra
  • Open dislocation of third cervical vertebra
  • Open spinal dislocation with anterior cervical cord lesion
  • Open spinal dislocation with central cervical cord lesion
  • Open spinal dislocation with complete cervical cord lesion
  • Open spinal dislocation with posterior cervical cord lesion
  • Posterior cord syndrome of cervical spinal cord
  • Spinal dislocation with cervical cord lesion
  • Traumatic dislocation of joint of cervical vertebra
  • Traumatic dislocation of multiple cervical vertebra
  • Traumatic dislocation of multiple cervical vertebra

Clinical Classification

Coding Guidelines

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at neck level (S13). Use the following options for the aplicable episode of care:

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Convert S13.101A to ICD-9-CM

  • ICD-9-CM Code: 839.00 - Disloc cerv vert NOS-cl
    Approximate Flag - The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 and ICD-9 codes and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.
  • ICD-9-CM Code: 839.08 - Disloc mult cerv vert-cl
    Approximate Flag - The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 and ICD-9 codes and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.

Patient Education


Dislocations

Dislocations are joint injuries that force the ends of your bones out of position. The cause is often a fall or a blow, sometimes from playing a contact sport. You can dislocate your ankles, knees, shoulders, hips, elbows and jaw. You can also dislocate your finger and toe joints. Dislocated joints often are swollen, very painful and visibly out of place. You may not be able to move it.

A dislocated joint is an emergency. If you have one, seek medical attention. Treatment depends on which joint you dislocate and the severity of the injury. It might include manipulations to reposition your bones, medicine, a splint or sling, and rehabilitation. When properly repositioned, a joint will usually function and move normally again in a few weeks. Once you dislocate a shoulder or kneecap, you are more likely to dislocate it again. Wearing protective gear during sports may help prevent dislocations.


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Neck Injuries and Disorders

Any part of your neck - muscles, bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, or nerves - can cause neck problems. Neck pain is very common. Pain may also come from your shoulder, jaw, head, or upper arms.

Muscle strain or tension often causes neck pain. The problem is usually overuse, such as from sitting at a computer for too long. Sometimes you can strain your neck muscles from sleeping in an awkward position or overdoing it during exercise. Falls or accidents, including car accidents, are another common cause of neck pain. Whiplash, a soft tissue injury to the neck, is also called neck sprain or strain.

Treatment depends on the cause, but may include applying ice, taking pain relievers, getting physical therapy or wearing a cervical collar. You rarely need surgery.


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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.