Is ICD-10-CM code S19 billable?

No, S19 (Other specified and unspecified injuries 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 S19 belong to?

S19 belongs to Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: S00–T88 (Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes).

S19Non-billable

Other specified and unspecified injuries of neck

Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes·Injuries to the neck (S10-S19)·category·FY 2026

Use a more specific code (1 billable, 1 non-billable)

S19.8Other specified injuries of neckhas subcodes S19.9Unspecified injury of neck

CH19 Parent Instructions

Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)

birth trauma (P10-P15)
obstetric trauma (O70-O71)

Use Additional Code

code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

S10-S19 Parent Instructions

Includes

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)

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes

CH19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

S10-S19Injuries to the neck (S10-S19)

S19Other specified and unspecified injuries of neckNot billable

S19.8Other specified injuries of neckSubcodes

S19.9Unspecified injury of neckBillable

MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.