Is ICD-10-CM code S10 billable?

No, S10 (Superficial injury of neck) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM code. It must be coded to a more specific subcategory before it can be used for reimbursement.

What chapter does ICD-10-CM code S10 belong to?

S10 belongs to Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: S00–T88 (Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes).

S10Not billable, use a more specific code below

Superficial injury of neck

In Injuries to the neck (S10-S19), chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes

72 billable codes under S10: none are a CC or MCC; none map to an HCC.

Instructional notes

Also applies, from Injuries to the neck (S10-S19)

These notes sit on S10-S19 and apply to every code under it, including S10.

Includes: conditions that are coded here

injuries of nape
injuries of supraclavicular region
injuries of throat

Excludes2: not included here, code separately if applicable

burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
effects of foreign body in esophagus (T18.1)
effects of foreign body in larynx (T17.3)
effects of foreign body in pharynx (T17.2)
effects of foreign body in trachea (T17.4)
frostbite (T33-T34)
insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)

Official coding guidelines

From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.

Covers 7th character use and coding of injuries, fractures, burns, drug and toxic effects, abuse and neglect, and complications of care (S00-T88).

Application of 7th Characters in Chapter 19 (page 77)
Coding of Injuries (page 78)
Coding of Traumatic Fractures (page 79)
Coding of Burns and Corrosions (page 80)
Adverse Effects, Poisoning, Underdosing and Toxic Effects (page 82)
Adult and child abuse, neglect and other maltreatment (page 85)
Complications of care (page 85)

Read Section I.C.19 (page 77)

All codes under S10

S10 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.

S10 MS-DRGs

As the principal diagnosis, the billable codes under S10 group to these 12 MS-DRGs (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.

DRG 604 Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast with MCC (42 of 72 codes)
DRG 605 Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast without MCC (42 of 72 codes)
DRG 963 Other Multiple Significant Trauma with MCC (25 of 72 codes)
DRG 964 Other Multiple Significant Trauma with CC (25 of 72 codes)
DRG 965 Other Multiple Significant Trauma without CC/MCC (25 of 72 codes)
DRG 949 Aftercare with CC/MCC (24 of 72 codes)
DRG 950 Aftercare without CC/MCC (24 of 72 codes)
DRG 606 Minor Skin Disorders with MCC (6 of 72 codes)
DRG 607 Minor Skin Disorders without MCC (6 of 72 codes)
DRG 154 Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Diagnoses with MCC (1 of 72 codes)
DRG 155 Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Diagnoses with CC (1 of 72 codes)
DRG 156 Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Diagnoses without CC/MCC (1 of 72 codes)

Other codes that refer to S10

Notes on these codes point to S10.

S27 Excludes2: injury of cervical esophagus (S10-S19)
S27 Excludes2: injury of trachea (cervical) (S10-S19)

About the condition

Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.

Neck Injuries and Disorders

Any part of your neck - muscles, bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, or nerves - can cause neck problems. Neck pain is very common. Pain may also come from your shoulder, jaw, head, or upper arms.

Code history

Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.