Crushing injury of neck (S17) ICD-10-CM
The S17 code range covers crushing injury of neck with 13 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 9 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Use Additional Code
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.
- 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
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.
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S17
7th Character
Indicates that a seventh character is to be assigned to codes in a subcategory.
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Codes in the S17 Range 13 codes · 9 billable
- S17 Crushing injury of neckNon-billable
- S17.0 Crushing injury of larynx and tracheaNon-billable
- S17.0XXA Crushing injury of larynx and trachea, initial encounter
- S17.0XXD Crushing injury of larynx and trachea, subsequent encounter
- S17.0XXS Crushing injury of larynx and trachea, sequela
- S17.8 Crushing injury of other specified parts of neckNon-billable
- S17.8XXA Crushing injury of other specified parts of neck, initial encounter
- S17.8XXD Crushing injury of other specified parts of neck, subsequent encounter
- S17.8XXS Crushing injury of other specified parts of neck, sequela
- S17.9 Crushing injury of neck, part unspecifiedNon-billable
- S17.9XXA Crushing injury of neck, part unspecified, initial encounter
- S17.9XXD Crushing injury of neck, part unspecified, subsequent encounter
- S17.9XXS Crushing injury of neck, part unspecified, sequela
About the S17 Code Range
The ICD-10 code section S17 is used to classify crushing injuries to the neck, including specific injuries to the larynx, trachea, and other parts of the neck. These codes cover initial treatment, follow-up visits, and complications from these injuries.
These codes help identify different types of severe neck trauma, such as a crushing injury of the larynx and trachea, which may also be referred to as crushing injury of the anterior neck or crush injury of respiratory structures. Variations include initial encounters (S17.0XXA, S17.8XXA, S17.9XXA), subsequent encounters (S17.0XXD, S17.8XXD, S17.9XXD), and sequelae (S17.0XXS, S17.8XXS, S17.9XXS). These distinctions assist healthcare providers and coders in documenting care phases. The section also includes codes for injuries to other specified neck parts and unspecified neck areas. Using the precise ICD-10 code for crushing injury of the neck ensures accurate documentation of the injury’s location and treatment stage, which is crucial for proper clinical management and reporting.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the S17 range?
Of the 13 codes in this range, 9 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the S17 range classify?
The range classifies crushing injury of neck. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
