S13.0
Billable

Traumatic rupture of cervical intervertebral disc

Billable / Specific Code

What is Traumatic rupture of cervical intervertebral disc?

ICD-10-CM S13.0 is the diagnosis code for Traumatic rupture of cervical intervertebral disc. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the neck" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for S13.0

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as S13.0. They are mutually exclusive:

  • rupture or displacement (nontraumatic) of cervical intervertebral disc NOS (M50.-)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where S13.0 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is S13.0 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, S13.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does S13.0 mean?

S13.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Traumatic rupture of cervical intervertebral disc". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of S13.0?

The parent code of S13.0 is S13 ("Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at neck level"). S13.0 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is S13.0 in?

S13.0 is located in Section S10-S19 — "Injuries to the neck" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use S13.0?

Use S13.0 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Traumatic rupture of cervical intervertebral disc" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Traumatic rupture of cervical intervertebral disc?

The ICD-10-CM code for Traumatic rupture of cervical intervertebral disc is S13.0.

Can S13.0 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, S13.0 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is S13.0 in?

S13.0 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from S13.0?

Type 1 Excludes for S13.0 include: rupture or displacement (nontraumatic) of cervical intervertebral disc NOS (M50.-).

Is S13.0 valid for 2026?

Yes, S13.0 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
S13.0
Traumatic rupture of cervical intervertebral disc
Billable / Specific Code
19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
S10-S19 — Injuries to the neck
2026 ICD-10-CM