2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S13.8XXDSprain of joints and ligaments of other parts of neck, subsequent encounter

ICD-10-CM Codes›S00–T88›S10-S19›S13

ICD-10-CM S13.8XXD
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

S13.8XXD is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for sprain of joints and ligaments of other parts of neck, subsequent encounter. The 7th character D marks it as a subsequent encounter code, used during routine care in the healing or recovery phase. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 949 through 950. The code is exempt from POA reporting. Coders also document this condition as atlanto-occipital joint sprain. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Sprains and strains, subsequent encounter.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
S13.8XXD
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Sprain of joints and ligaments of other parts of neck, subsequent encounter
Short Description
Sprain of joints and ligaments of oth prt neck, subs encntr
Parent Code
S13.8
Sprain of joints and ligaments of other parts of neck

Code Classification

ChapterS00–T88Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
SectionS10-S19Injuries to the neck
CategoryS13Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at neck level
This CodeS13.8XXDSprain of joints and ligaments of other parts of neck, subsequent encounter

Present on Admission (POA)Billing

S13.8XXD is exempt from POA reporting on inpatient claims to general acute care hospitals. Review the other POA exempt codes in Injuries to the neck (S10-S19).

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Atlanto-occipital joint sprain
  • Cervical spine sprain
  • Injury to ligament of cervical spine
  • Neck sprain
  • Sprain of spinal ligament

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 S13.8XXD: its own notes plus those printed at S13, 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.

From S13 Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at neck level applies to 75 codes
  • 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
From Block S10-S19 Injuries to the neck applies to 1,074 codes
  • 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.

From S13 Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at neck level applies to 75 codes
  • strain of muscle or tendon at neck level (S16.1)
From Block S10-S19 Injuries to the neck applies to 1,074 codes
  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • effects of foreign body in esophagus (T18.1)
  • effects of foreign body in larynx (T17.3)
  • effects of foreign body in pharynx (T17.2)
  • effects of foreign body in trachea (T17.4)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
From Chapter 19 (S00-T88) Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes applies to 41,187 codes

Use Additional Code

Add a second code, after this one, to fully describe the condition.

From Chapter 19 (S00-T88) Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes applies to 41,187 codes
  • 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.

From S13 Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at neck level applies to 75 codes
  • any associated open wound

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 19 (S00-T88) Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes applies to 41,187 codes
  • 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.

From S13 Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at neck level applies to 75 codes
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S13
Values for category S13 Encounter: Initial, Subsequent, Sequela
  • Ainitial encounter
  • Dsubsequent encounter this code
  • Ssequela

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR INJ061
Sprains and strains, subsequent encounter
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

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.

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Convert S13.8XXD to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
V58.89 Other specfied aftercare
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About S13.8XXDOverview

Is S13.8XXD (Sprain of joints and ligaments of other parts of neck) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report sprain of joints and ligaments of other parts of neck, subsequent encounter on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What does the 7th character D in S13.8XXD mean?

The final character D marks a subsequent encounter: use it for routine care while the sprain of joints and ligaments of other parts of neck is healing, after active treatment has ended.

What MS-DRG does S13.8XXD group to?

When sprain of joints and ligaments of other parts of neck, subsequent encounter is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 950, 949, with relative weights from 0.7661 to 1.1231 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Is S13.8XXD exempt from POA reporting?

Yes. CMS lists this code among those exempt from present on admission reporting, so hospitals do not assign a POA indicator for sprain of joints and ligaments of other parts of neck, subsequent encounter on inpatient claims. The code appears in the Injuries to the neck (S10-S19) range of the CMS exempt list.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of S13.8XXD?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, sprain of joints and ligaments of other parts of neck, subsequent encounter converts to ICD-9-CM V58.89 (other specfied aftercare). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.