2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S13Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at neck level
S13 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at neck level, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as S13.0XXA, S13.0XXD, S13.0XXS, and S13.100A.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Specific Coding for Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at neck levelOverview
Non-specific codes like S13 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:
S13.0 for Traumatic rupture of cervical intervertebral disc
S13.1 for Subluxation and dislocation of cervical vertebrae
S13.10 for Subluxation and dislocation of unspecified cervical vertebrae
S13.11 for Subluxation and dislocation of C0/C1 cervical vertebrae
S13.12 for Subluxation and dislocation of C1/C2 cervical vertebrae
S13.13 for Subluxation and dislocation of C2/C3 cervical vertebrae
S13.14 for Subluxation and dislocation of C3/C4 cervical vertebrae
S13.15 for Subluxation and dislocation of C4/C5 cervical vertebrae
S13.16 for Subluxation and dislocation of C5/C6 cervical vertebrae
S13.17 for Subluxation and dislocation of C6/C7 cervical vertebrae
S13.18 for Subluxation and dislocation of C7/T1 cervical vertebrae
S13.2 for Dislocation of other and unspecified parts of neck
S13.20 for Dislocation of unspecified parts of neck
S13.29 for Dislocation of other parts of neck
S13.4 for Sprain of ligaments of cervical spine
S13.5 for Sprain of thyroid region
S13.8 for Sprain of joints and ligaments of other parts of neck
S13.9 for Sprain of joints and ligaments of unspecified parts of neck
Coding GuidelinesGuidance
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 applicable episode of care:
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Source: ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027, published by CMS and the National Center for Health Statistics.
Instructional NotesGuidance
Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to S13: its own notes plus those printed at block S10-S19 and Chapter 19. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.
Includes
Further defines, or gives examples of, the content of the category.
- avulsion of joint or ligament at neck level
- laceration of cartilage, joint or ligament at neck level
- sprain of cartilage, joint or ligament at neck level
- traumatic hemarthrosis of joint or ligament at neck level
- traumatic rupture of joint or ligament at neck level
- traumatic subluxation of joint or ligament at neck level
- traumatic tear of joint or ligament at neck level
- injuries of nape
- injuries of supraclavicular region
- injuries of throat
Excludes2
Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.
- strain of muscle or tendon at neck level (S16.1)
Use Additional Code
Add a second code, after this one, to fully describe the condition.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Code Also
A second code may be needed to fully describe the condition; the note gives no sequencing direction.
- any associated open wound
Notes
General instructions on how these codes are used.
- Use secondary code(s) from Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity, to indicate cause of injury. Codes within the T section that include the external cause do not require an additional external cause code
- The chapter uses the S-section for coding different types of injuries related to single body regions and the T-section to cover injuries to unspecified body regions as well as poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
7th Character
Every code in the category takes a 7th character from the listed values, with the placeholder X filling any empty positions before it.
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S13
- Ainitial encounter
- Dsubsequent encounter
- Ssequela
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.
Patient EducationClinical
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.
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Code HistoryHistory
Questions About S13Overview
What is the ICD-10 code for dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at neck level?
S13 is the ICD-10-CM category for dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at neck level, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.
Is S13 (Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at neck level) a billable code?
No. This is a category header that groups the codes for dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at neck level, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at neck level need a more specific code from this category, such as S13.0XXA, S13.0XXD, and S13.0XXS.
