S13
Non-Billable

Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at neck level

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at neck level?

ICD-10-CM S13 is the diagnosis code for Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at neck level. 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 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.

â„šī¸ Excludes2

Coding Guidelines for S13

â„šī¸ Type 2 Excludes (Code separately if applicable)

The following conditions are not included in S13. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • strain of muscle or tendon at neck level (S16.1)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

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

Current CodeS13 — Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at neck level
Sub-Codes 7 entries
S13.0Traumatic rupture of cervical intervertebral discBillableS13.1Subluxation and dislocation of cervical vertebraeNon-BillableS13.10Subluxation and dislocation of unspecified cervical vertebraeNon-BillableS13.100Subluxation of unspecified cervical vertebraeBillableS13.101Dislocation of unspecified cervical vertebraeBillableS13.11Subluxation and dislocation of C0/C1 cervical vertebraeNon-BillableS13.110Subluxation of C0/C1 cervical vertebraeBillableS13.111Dislocation of C0/C1 cervical vertebraeBillableS13.12Subluxation and dislocation of C1/C2 cervical vertebraeNon-BillableS13.120Subluxation of C1/C2 cervical vertebraeBillableS13.121Dislocation of C1/C2 cervical vertebraeBillableS13.13Subluxation and dislocation of C2/C3 cervical vertebraeNon-BillableS13.130Subluxation of C2/C3 cervical vertebraeBillableS13.131Dislocation of C2/C3 cervical vertebraeBillableS13.14Subluxation and dislocation of C3/C4 cervical vertebraeNon-BillableS13.140Subluxation of C3/C4 cervical vertebraeBillableS13.141Dislocation of C3/C4 cervical vertebraeBillableS13.15Subluxation and dislocation of C4/C5 cervical vertebraeNon-BillableS13.150Subluxation of C4/C5 cervical vertebraeBillableS13.151Dislocation of C4/C5 cervical vertebraeBillableS13.16Subluxation and dislocation of C5/C6 cervical vertebraeNon-BillableS13.160Subluxation of C5/C6 cervical vertebraeBillableS13.161Dislocation of C5/C6 cervical vertebraeBillableS13.17Subluxation and dislocation of C6/C7 cervical vertebraeNon-BillableS13.170Subluxation of C6/C7 cervical vertebraeBillableS13.171Dislocation of C6/C7 cervical vertebraeBillableS13.18Subluxation and dislocation of C7/T1 cervical vertebraeNon-BillableS13.180Subluxation of C7/T1 cervical vertebraeBillableS13.181Dislocation of C7/T1 cervical vertebraeBillableS13.2Dislocation of other and unspecified parts of neckNon-BillableS13.20Dislocation of unspecified parts of neckBillableS13.29Dislocation of other parts of neckBillableS13.4Sprain of ligaments of cervical spineBillableS13.5Sprain of thyroid regionBillableS13.8Sprain of joints and ligaments of other parts of neckBillableS13.9Sprain of joints and ligaments of unspecified parts of neckBillable
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is S13 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, S13 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does S13 mean?

S13 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at neck level". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is S13 in?

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

What are the sub-codes of S13?

S13 has 7 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S13.0, S13.1, S13.2, S13.4, S13.5 and more.

When should I use S13?

Use S13 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at neck level" 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 Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at neck level?

The ICD-10-CM code for Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at neck level is S13.

Can S13 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, S13 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is S13 in?

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

Is S13 valid for 2026?

Yes, S13 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
Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at neck level
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
S10-S19 — Injuries to the neck
2026 ICD-10-CM