2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S17Crushing injury of neck
S17 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for crushing injury of neck, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as S17.0XXA, S17.0XXD, S17.0XXS, and S17.8XXA.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Specific Coding for Crushing injury of neckOverview
Coding GuidelinesGuidance
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Crushing injury of neck (S17). 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.
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Use Additional Code
- code for all associated injuries, such as:
- injury of blood vessels S15
- open wound of neck S11
- spinal cord injury S14.0 S14.1
- vertebral fracture S12.0 S12.3
7th Character Note
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S17
7th Character
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
The “use additional code” indicates that a secondary code could be used to further specify the patient’s condition. This note is not mandatory and is only used if enough information is available to assign an additional code.
Certain ICD-10-CM categories have applicable 7th characters. The applicable 7th character is required for all codes within the category, or as the notes in the Tabular List instruct. The 7th character must always be the 7th character in the data field. If a code that requires a 7th character is not 6 characters, a placeholder X must be used to fill in the empty characters.
Indicates that a seventh character is to be assigned to codes in a subcategory.
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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