S13.18

Non-billable

Subluxation and dislocation of C7/T1 cervical vertebrae

Subluxation and dislocation of C7/T1 cervical vertebrae

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

S10-S19

Parent Code

S13.1

Child Codes

2

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.-)

Code Also

A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances

  • any associated open wound
  • any associated:
  • open wound of neck (S11.-)
  • spinal cord injury (S14.1-)

Child Codes (2)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for subluxation and dislocation of c7/t1 cervical vertebrae?

The ICD-10-CM code for subluxation and dislocation of c7/t1 cervical vertebrae is S13.18. The full clinical description is "Subluxation and dislocation of C7/T1 cervical vertebrae". S13.18 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S13.18 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S13.18 represents "Subluxation and dislocation of C7/T1 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 S13.18 a billable code?

No, S13.18 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 S13.18.

What chapter is S13.18 in?

S13.18 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S13.18?

S13.18 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 S13.18?

S13.18 has 2 child codes, including: S13.180 (Subluxation of C7/T1 cervical vertebrae), S13.181 (Dislocation of C7/T1 cervical vertebrae).

Are additional codes required with S13.18?

Yes, when using S13.18 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S13.18?

S13.18 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2833738. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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