S13
Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at neck level
Non-billableCategory
7th Character Required
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S13
A - initial encounter
D - subsequent encounter
S - sequela
Coding Guidelines
Includes
- 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
Excludes2 (Not Included Here)
These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented
- S16.1 - strain of muscle or tendon at neck level (S16.1)
Code Also
- any associated open wound
Specific Codes (7)
S13.0Category
Traumatic rupture of cervical intervertebral disc
S13.1Category
Subluxation and dislocation of cervical vertebrae
S13.2Category
Dislocation of other and unspecified parts of neck
S13.4Category
Sprain of ligaments of cervical spine
S13.5Category
Sprain of thyroid region
S13.8Category
Sprain of joints and ligaments of other parts of neck
S13.9Category
Sprain of joints and ligaments of unspecified parts of neck
