S13
Non-billableDislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at neck level
Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at neck level
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- injuries of nape
- injuries of supraclavicular region
- injuries of throat
- avulsion of joint or ligament at neck level
- laceration of cartilage, joint or ligament at neck level
- sprain of cartilage, joint or ligament at neck level
- traumatic hemarthrosis of joint or ligament at neck level
- traumatic rupture of joint or ligament at neck level
- traumatic subluxation of joint or ligament at neck level
- traumatic tear of joint or ligament at neck level
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- any associated open wound
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (7)
S13.0Traumatic rupture of cervical intervertebral disc
S13.1Subluxation and dislocation of cervical vertebrae
S13.2Dislocation of other and unspecified parts of neck
S13.4Sprain of ligaments of cervical spine
S13.5Sprain of thyroid region
S13.8Sprain of joints and ligaments of other parts of neck
S13.9Sprain of joints and ligaments of unspecified parts of neck
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(8)
UMLS
- Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at neck levelC2833663
- avulsion of joint or ligament at neck levelC4290313
- laceration of cartilage, joint or ligament at neck levelC4290314
- sprain of cartilage, joint or ligament at neck levelC4290315
- traumatic hemarthrosis of joint or ligament at neck levelC4290316
- traumatic rupture of joint or ligament at neck levelC4290317
- traumatic subluxation of joint or ligament at neck levelC4290318
- traumatic tear of joint or ligament at neck levelC4290319
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at neck level?
The ICD-10-CM code for dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at neck level is S13. The full clinical description is "Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at neck level". S13 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S13 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S13 represents “Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at neck level”. It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S13 a billable code?
No, S13 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 7 child codes under S13.
What chapter is S13 in?
S13 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S13?
S13 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).
What are the subcategories under S13?
S13 has 7 child codes, including: S13.0 (Traumatic rupture of cervical intervertebral disc), S13.1 (Subluxation and dislocation of cervical vertebrae), S13.2 (Dislocation of other and unspecified parts of neck), S13.4 (Sprain of ligaments of cervical spine), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with S13?
Yes, when using S13, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S13?
S13 is linked to 8 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2833663, C4290313, C4290314, C4290315, C4290316, and 3 more. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S13 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at neck level affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of S13?
S13 maps to the ICD-11 code: NA23.Z (Dislocation or strain or sprain of joints or ligaments at neck level, unspecified).
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