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S19Not billable, use a more specific code below

Other specified and unspecified injuries of neck

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

24 billable codes under S19: none are a CC or MCC; none map to an HCC.

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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 S19.

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).

Read Section I.C.19 (page 77)

All codes under S19

S19 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.

S19 MS-DRGs

As the principal diagnosis, the billable codes under S19 group to these 7 MS-DRGs (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.

Other codes that refer to S19

Notes on these codes point to S19.

  • 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.

Read more about neck injuries and disorders on MedlinePlus

Code history

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