S13.9
Non-billableSprain of joints and ligaments of unspecified parts of neck
Sprain of joints and ligaments of unspecified parts of neck
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
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)
Related Codes(6)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for sprain of joints and ligaments of unspecified parts of neck?
The ICD-10-CM code for sprain of joints and ligaments of unspecified parts of neck is S13.9. The full clinical description is "Sprain of joints and ligaments of unspecified parts of neck". S13.9 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S13.9 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S13.9 represents “Sprain of joints and ligaments of unspecified parts of neck”. 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 S13.9 a billable code?
No, S13.9 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 S13.9.
What chapter is S13.9 in?
S13.9 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S13.9?
S13.9 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 S13.9?
S13.9 has 3 child codes, including: S13.9XXA (Sprain of joints and ligaments of unsp parts of neck, init), S13.9XXD (Sprain of joints and ligaments of unsp parts of neck, subs), S13.9XXS (Sprain of joints and ligaments of unsp parts of neck, sqla).
Are additional codes required with S13.9?
Yes, when using S13.9, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S13.9?
S13.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2833767. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S13.9 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like sprain of joints and ligaments of unspecified parts of neck 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 S13.9?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S13.9 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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