S13.5

Non-billable

Sprain of thyroid region

Sprain of thyroid region

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

ICD-11 Mapping

1 equivalent

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Sprain of cricoarytenoid (joint) (ligament)
  • Sprain of cricothyroid (joint) (ligament)
  • Sprain of thyroid cartilage

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

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

Child Codes (3)

S13.5XXA

Sprain of thyroid region, initial encounter

BillableS13.5XXD

Sprain of thyroid region, subsequent encounter

BillableS13.5XXS

Sprain of thyroid region, sequela

Billable
Related Codes(6)
S13.0

Traumatic rupture of cervical intervertebral disc

S13.1

Subluxation and dislocation of cervical vertebrae

S13.2

Dislocation of other and unspecified parts of neck

S13.4

Sprain of ligaments of cervical spine

S13.8

Sprain of joints and ligaments of other parts of neck

S13.9

Sprain of joints and ligaments of unspecified parts of neck

ICD-11 Equivalents(1)

ICD-11 Equivalents

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Corresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping

NA23.5Strain or sprain of thyroid regionequivalentPrimary
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(14)

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for sprain of thyroid region?

The ICD-10-CM code for sprain of thyroid region is S13.5. The full clinical description is "Sprain of thyroid region". S13.5 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S13.5 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S13.5 represents “Sprain of thyroid region”. 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 S13.5 a billable code?

No, S13.5 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 S13.5.

What chapter is S13.5 in?

S13.5 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S13.5?

S13.5 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 S13.5?

S13.5 has 3 child codes, including: S13.5XXA (Sprain of thyroid region, initial encounter), S13.5XXD (Sprain of thyroid region, subsequent encounter), S13.5XXS (Sprain of thyroid region, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S13.5?

Yes, when using S13.5, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S13.5?

S13.5 is linked to 4 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0272916, C0272917, C0272918, C0160114. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does S13.5 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like sprain of thyroid region 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 S13.5?

S13.5 maps to the ICD-11 code: NA23.5 (Strain or sprain of thyroid region).

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