2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S19Other specified and unspecified injuries of neck

ICD-10-CM Codes›S00–T88›S10-S19›S19

ICD-10-CM S19
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

S19 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for other specified and unspecified injuries of neck, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as S19.80XA, S19.80XD, S19.80XS, and S19.81XA.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
S19
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Other specified and unspecified injuries of neck
Short Description
Other specified and unspecified injuries of neck
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
S10-S19
Injuries to the neck

Code Classification

ChapterS00–T88Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
SectionS10-S19Injuries to the neck
CategoryS19Other specified and unspecified injuries of neck
This CodeS19Other specified and unspecified injuries of neck

Specific Coding for Other specified and unspecified injuries of neckOverview

Non-specific codes like S19 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • S19.8 for Other specified injuries of neck

  • S19.80 for Other specified injuries of unspecified part of neck

  • S19.81 for Other specified injuries of larynx

  • S19.82 for Other specified injuries of cervical trachea

  • S19.83 for Other specified injuries of vocal cord

  • S19.84 for Other specified injuries of thyroid gland

  • S19.85 for Other specified injuries of pharynx and cervical esophagus

  • S19.89 for Other specified injuries of other specified part of neck

  • S19.9 for Unspecified injury of neck

Coding GuidelinesGuidance

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Other specified and unspecified injuries of neck (S19). 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.

7th Character Note

  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S19

7th Character

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

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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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 S19Overview

Is S19 (Other specified and unspecified injuries of neck) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for other specified and unspecified injuries of neck, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for other specified and unspecified injuries of neck need a more specific code from this category, such as S19.80XA, S19.80XD, and S19.80XS.