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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Neck Injury

ICD-10 Coding for Neck Injury

S13.4XXA
M50.121

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

Also Known as:
Cervical Sprain
Whiplash
Cervicalgia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Neck Injury

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Neck Injury

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

  • • Presence of neck pain following trauma with ligament tenderness.

Applicable To

  • • Whiplash injury

Important Notes

  • • Ensure to document the mechanism of injury and any associated symptoms.

Cervical disc disorder at C5-C6 level with radiculopathy

Billable Code
M50.121
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Herniated disc with radiculopathy

Important Notes

  • • Document specific nerve root involvement and confirm with imaging.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R51

Headache

Use when headache is present with cervical sprain.

G89.11

Acute pain due to trauma

Use to document acute pain management focus.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for neck injury?

The ICD-10 code for a neck injury, specifically a cervical sprain, is S13.4XXA for the initial encounter.

How do you code a cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy?

For a cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, use ICD-10 code M50.121, specifying the affected disc level and radicular symptoms.

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