ICD-10 CM Code S13.4
S13.4
Sprain of ligaments of cervical spine
Includes
- avulsion of joint or ligament at neck level
- laceration of cartilage, joint or ligament at neck level
- sprain of cartilage, joint or ligament at neck level
- traumatic hemarthrosis of joint or ligament at neck level
- traumatic rupture of joint or ligament at neck level
- traumatic subluxation of joint or ligament at neck level
- traumatic tear of joint or ligament at neck level
Inclusion Term
- Sprain of anterior longitudinal (ligament), cervical
- Sprain of atlanto-axial (joints)
- Sprain of atlanto-occipital (joints)
- Whiplash injury of cervical spine
Excludes Type 2
- strain of muscle or tendon at neck level (S16.1)
7th Character
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S13
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
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