S13.17
Non-billableSubluxation and dislocation of C6/C7 cervical vertebrae
Subluxation and dislocation of C6/C7 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 (2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for subluxation and dislocation of c6/c7 cervical vertebrae?
The ICD-10-CM code for subluxation and dislocation of c6/c7 cervical vertebrae is S13.17. The full clinical description is "Subluxation and dislocation of C6/C7 cervical vertebrae". S13.17 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S13.17 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S13.17 represents "Subluxation and dislocation of C6/C7 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 S13.17 a billable code?
No, S13.17 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under S13.17.
What chapter is S13.17 in?
S13.17 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S13.17?
S13.17 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 S13.17?
S13.17 has 2 child codes, including: S13.170 (Subluxation of C6/C7 cervical vertebrae), S13.171 (Dislocation of C6/C7 cervical vertebrae).
Are additional codes required with S13.17?
Yes, when using S13.17 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S13.17?
S13.17 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2833730. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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