S16
Non-billableInjury of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level
S16 is the ICD-10-CM code for Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S16.1 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- S00-T88
- Subcodes
- 4
- Edition
- FY2026
S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHAny 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. Muscle strain or tension often causes neck pain. The problem is usually overuse, such as from sitting at a computer for too long. Sometimes you can strain your neck muscles from sleeping in an awkward position or overdoing…
Read more about Neck Injuries and Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Excludes2 — not included here
- •sprain of joint or ligament at neck level (S13.9)
Notes
- •any associated open wound (S11.-)
Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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