S16 ICD-10-CM Code: Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
S16Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where S16 sits
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Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- 2
Section
Injuries to the neck (S10-S19)
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Category S16
Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level
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Code S16
Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level
More specific choices
Codes under S16
S16 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S16.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S16.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S16.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S16.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- sprain of joint or ligament at neck level (S13.9)
Transparency
Source and release
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S16 mean?
S16 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level.”
Is S16 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. S16 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 S16 located in ICD-10-CM?
S16 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 S16, Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level.
What coding notes are listed for S16?
No inclusion terms are listed for S16 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: sprain of joint or ligament at neck level (S13.9).
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