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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Sprain

ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Sprain

S13.4XXA
S13.4XXS

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for cervical sprain includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Whiplash
Neck Sprain
whiplash injury
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Sprain

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Sprain

Use ICD-10 code S13.4XXA for sprain of ligaments of cervical spine, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Sprain of ligaments of cervical spine, initial encounter

Billable Code
S13.4XXA
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of ligament-specific tenderness and mechanism of injury
coding:
  • • Use 7th character 'A' for active treatment

Applicable To

  • • Whiplash injury

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies ligament involvement to differentiate from strain.

Sprain of ligaments of cervical spine, sequela

Billable Code
S13.4XXS
Billable

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation links current symptoms to prior sprain.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M54.2

Cervicalgia

Use when cervical pain is the primary complaint without active ligament injury.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for cervical sprain?

The ICD-10 code for cervical sprain is S13.4XXA for initial encounters during active treatment.

How do you code a cervical sprain?

Cervical sprain is coded as S13.4XXA for active treatment and S13.4XXS for sequelae. Ensure documentation specifies ligament involvement.

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