S10 ICD-10-CM Code: Superficial injury of neck
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
S10Superficial injury of neck
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where S10 sits
- 1
Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- 2
Section
Injuries to the neck (S10-S19)
- 3
Category S10
Superficial injury of neck
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Code S10
Superficial injury of neck
Codes under S10
S10 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S10.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S10.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S10.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S10.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for S10.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S10 mean?
S10 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Superficial injury of neck.”
Is S10 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. S10 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is S10 located in ICD-10-CM?
S10 is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Injuries to the neck (S10-S19) (S10–S19), under category S10, Superficial injury of neck.
What coding notes are listed for S10?
No inclusion terms are listed for S10 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.