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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Stiff Neck

ICD-10 Coding for Stiff Neck

M54.2
M43.6
S13.4

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

Also Known as:
Cervicalgia
Torticollis
Neck Pain
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Stiff Neck

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

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:
  • • Non-specific neck pain without identifiable cause
documentation:
  • • Documented ROM limitation and absence of red flags

Applicable To

  • • Neck pain
  • • Stiff neck

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the absence of trauma or other specific conditions.

Torticollis

Billable Code
M43.6
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Observation of head tilt and limited rotation
documentation:
  • • Photographic or video evidence of postural deviation

Applicable To

  • • Wry neck

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly describes the head position and movement limitations.

Sprain of ligaments of cervical spine

Non-Billable
S13.4
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • History of trauma
documentation:
  • • Imaging showing ligamentous injury

Important Notes

  • • Ensure trauma mechanism is documented and linked with an external cause code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M62.830

Muscle spasm of back

Use when muscle spasm is a significant component of the neck stiffness.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for stiff neck?

The ICD-10 code for a stiff neck is M54.2, which is used for cervicalgia or non-specific neck pain.

How do you code neck pain after an injury?

For neck pain following an injury, use S13.4 for cervical sprain, and document the trauma mechanism.

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