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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Neck Stiffness

ICD-10 Coding for Neck Stiffness

M54.2
S13.4

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

Also Known as:
Cervical Stiffness
Stiff Neck
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Neck Stiffness

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

Use ICD-10 code M54.2 for cervicalgia, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Cervicalgia

Billable Code
M54.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of neck stiffness without trauma or radiculopathy
documentation:
  • • Detailed ROM measurements and symptom duration

Applicable To

  • • Neck pain
  • • Neck stiffness

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the absence of trauma or radiculopathy.

Sprain of ligaments of cervical spine

Non-Billable
S13.4
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • History of recent trauma
  • • Acute onset of symptoms

Applicable To

  • • Acute neck stiffness post-trauma

Important Notes

  • • Ensure trauma is documented and coded with appropriate external cause codes.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for neck stiffness?

The ICD-10 code for neck stiffness is M54.2, used for cervicalgia when there is no trauma or radiculopathy.

When should S13.4 be used instead of M54.2?

Use S13.4 for neck stiffness resulting from recent trauma, while M54.2 is for non-traumatic cases.

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