ICD-10-CM S16: Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for S16

Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level

Coding Notes & Guidelines for S16

Excludes2: Not Included Here

sprain of joint or ligament at neck level (S13.9)

Code Also

any associated open wound (S11.-)

7th Character Guidance

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S16

7th Character Definitions
  • A: initial encounter
  • D: subsequent encounter
  • S: sequela

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for S16):

S16.1 - Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level S16.2 - Laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level S16.8 - Other specified injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level S16.9 - Unspecified injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level

About ICD-10-CM Code S16 (Injury of muscle)

ICD-10-CM code S16 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM S16 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about S16 - Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Injury of muscle related to fascia and tendon at neck level.