S13.16
Non-billableSubluxation and dislocation of C5/C6 cervical vertebrae
Subluxation and dislocation of C5/C6 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 corrosionsT20-T32
- •effects of foreign body in esophagusT18.1
- •effects of foreign body in larynxT17.3
- •effects of foreign body in pharynxT17.2
- •effects of foreign body in tracheaT17.4
- •frostbiteT33-T34
- •insect bite or sting, venomousT63.4
- •strain of muscle or tendon at neck levelS16.1
- •fracture of cervical vertebrae-)S12.0-S12.3
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
- any associated:
- •open wound of neckS11
- •spinal cord injuryS14.1
Child Codes (2)
Related Codes(8)
S13.10Subluxation and dislocation of unsp cervical vertebrae
S13.11Subluxation and dislocation of C0/C1 cervical vertebrae
S13.12Subluxation and dislocation of C1/C2 cervical vertebrae
S13.13Subluxation and dislocation of C2/C3 cervical vertebrae
S13.14Subluxation and dislocation of C3/C4 cervical vertebrae
S13.15Subluxation and dislocation of C4/C5 cervical vertebrae
S13.17Subluxation and dislocation of C6/C7 cervical vertebrae
S13.18Subluxation and dislocation of C7/T1 cervical vertebrae
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for subluxation and dislocation of c5/c6 cervical vertebrae?
The ICD-10-CM code for subluxation and dislocation of c5/c6 cervical vertebrae is S13.16. The full clinical description is "Subluxation and dislocation of C5/C6 cervical vertebrae". S13.16 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S13.16 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S13.16 represents “Subluxation and dislocation of C5/C6 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 S13.16 a billable code?
No, S13.16 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 S13.16.
What chapter is S13.16 in?
S13.16 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S13.16?
S13.16 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 S13.16?
S13.16 has 2 child codes, including: S13.160 (Subluxation of C5/C6 cervical vertebrae), S13.161 (Dislocation of C5/C6 cervical vertebrae).
Are additional codes required with S13.16?
Yes, when using S13.16, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S13.16?
S13.16 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2833722. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S13.16 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like subluxation and dislocation of c5/c6 cervical vertebrae 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 S13.16?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S13.16 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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