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S13.4

Non-billable

Sprain of ligaments of cervical spine

Sprain of ligaments of cervical spine

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

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Sprain of anterior longitudinal (ligament), cervical
  • Sprain of atlanto-axial (joints)
  • Sprain of atlanto-occipital (joints)
  • Whiplash injury of cervical spine

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)

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

Child Codes (3)

S13.4XXA

Sprain of ligaments of cervical spine, initial encounter

BillableS13.4XXD

Sprain of ligaments of cervical spine, subsequent encounter

BillableS13.4XXS

Sprain of ligaments of cervical spine, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for sprain of ligaments of cervical spine?

The ICD-10-CM code for sprain of ligaments of cervical spine is S13.4. The full clinical description is "Sprain of ligaments of cervical spine". S13.4 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S13.4 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S13.4 represents "Sprain of ligaments of cervical spine". 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 S13.4 a billable code?

No, S13.4 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 S13.4.

What chapter is S13.4 in?

S13.4 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S13.4?

S13.4 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 S13.4?

S13.4 has 3 child codes, including: S13.4XXA (Sprain of ligaments of cervical spine, initial encounter), S13.4XXD (Sprain of ligaments of cervical spine, subsequent encounter), S13.4XXS (Sprain of ligaments of cervical spine, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S13.4?

Yes, when using S13.4 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S13.4?

S13.4 is linked to 5 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0272909, C0272908, C0435023, C2833756, C2833755. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.