2027 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 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

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 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 S19: 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.

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 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.-)

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.

  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S19
Values for category S19 Encounter: Initial, Subsequent, Sequela
  • Ainitial encounter
  • Dsubsequent encounter
  • Ssequela

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

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.

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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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 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About S19Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for other specified and unspecified injuries of neck?

S19 is the ICD-10-CM category for other specified and unspecified injuries of neck, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

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.