S13.121
Non-billableDislocation of C1/C2 cervical vertebrae
Dislocation of C1/C2 cervical vertebrae
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
- 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)
- strain of muscle or tendon at neck level (S16.1)
- fracture of cervical vertebrae (S12.0-S12.3-)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for dislocation of c1/c2 cervical vertebrae?
The ICD-10-CM code for dislocation of c1/c2 cervical vertebrae is S13.121. The full clinical description is "Dislocation of C1/C2 cervical vertebrae". S13.121 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S13.121 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S13.121 represents "Dislocation of C1/C2 cervical vertebrae". 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 S13.121 a billable code?
No, S13.121 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under S13.121.
What chapter is S13.121 in?
S13.121 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S13.121?
S13.121 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 S13.121?
S13.121 has 3 child codes, including: S13.121A (Dislocation of C1/C2 cervical vertebrae, initial encounter), S13.121D (Dislocation of C1/C2 cervical vertebrae, subs encntr), S13.121S (Dislocation of C1/C2 cervical vertebrae, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S13.121?
Yes, when using S13.121 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S13.121?
S13.121 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0434544. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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