2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S16.2XXDLaceration of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level, subsequent encounter

ICD-10-CM Codes›S00–T88›S10-S19›S16

ICD-10-CM S16.2XXD
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

S16.2XXD is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level, 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 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 949 through 950. The code is exempt from POA reporting. Coders also document this condition as injury of fascia of neck. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Open wounds of head and neck, subsequent encounter.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
S16.2XXD
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level, subsequent encounter
Short Description
Laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level, subs
Parent Code
S16.2
Laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level

Code Classification

ChapterS00–T88Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
SectionS10-S19Injuries to the neck
CategoryS16Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level
This CodeS16.2XXDLaceration of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level, subsequent encounter

Present on Admission (POA)Billing

S16.2XXD is exempt from POA reporting on inpatient claims to general acute care hospitals. Review other POA exempt codes.

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Injury of fascia of neck
  • Injury of muscle of neck
  • Injury of tendon of neck
  • Laceration of fascia of neck
  • Laceration of muscle of neck
  • Laceration of tendon of neck

Coding GuidelinesGuidance

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level (S16). 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 2026, published by CMS and the National Center for Health Statistics.

Clinical ClassificationClinical

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

CCSR INJ048
Open wounds of head and neck, 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 S16.2XXD 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 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About S16.2XXDOverview

Is S16.2XXD (Laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level, subsequent encounter on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What does the 7th character D in S16.2XXD mean?

The final character D marks a subsequent encounter: use it for routine care while the laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level is healing, after active treatment has ended.

What MS-DRG does S16.2XXD group to?

When laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level, subsequent encounter is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 949, 950, with relative weights from 0.6277 to 1.1897 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Is S16.2XXD 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 laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level, subsequent encounter on inpatient claims.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of S16.2XXD?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level, subsequent encounter converts to ICD-9-CM V58.89 (other specfied aftercare). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

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.