Question 1

Is S16 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, S16 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code S16 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code S16 represents Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code S16?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for S16 is section:S10-S19 (Injuries to the neck (S10-S19)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from S16?

Accepted Answer

Code S16 has Type 2 Excludes including: sprain of joint or ligament at neck level (S13.9). These conditions are not included in S16 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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