Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S16 is the diagnosis code for Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the neck" within Chapter 19 â Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions are not included in S16. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where S16 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, S16 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
S16 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
S16 is located in Section S10-S19 â "Injuries to the neck" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
S16 has 4 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S16.1, S16.2, S16.8, S16.9.
Use S16 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level is S16.
No, S16 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
S16 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S16 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.