Which ICD-10-CM code corresponds to a cervical sprain of the neck?

Which ICD-10-CM code corresponds to a cervical sprain of the neck?

• A. S13.4XXA
• B. S13.2XXA
• C. S12.9XXA
• D. S13.5XXA

Answer: (A)

In ICD-10-CM, injuries to the neck involving sprains of ligaments are coded under the S13 category, with the digits specifying the exact ligament group and region. For a cervical (neck) sprain of the ligaments, the code that directly identifies this injury is S13.4XXA. The 4 after S13 indicates the specific ligament sprain of the neck area, the XX are placeholders for additional digits that can specify laterality or a more precise ligament, and the A at the end denotes the initial encounter with the patient for this injury. This makes it the best match for a first-time visit for a cervical neck ligament sprain. The other options would correspond to different injuries in the neck region (different ligament groups, or other neck injuries like fractures or strains) and thus do not correctly identify a cervical sprain of the neck with the initial encounter.

In ICD-10-CM, injuries to the neck involving sprains of ligaments are coded under the S13 category, with the digits specifying the exact ligament group and region. For a cervical (neck) sprain of the ligaments, the code that directly identifies this injury is S13.4XXA. The 4 after S13 indicates the specific ligament sprain of the neck area, the XX are placeholders for additional digits that can specify laterality or a more precise ligament, and the A at the end denotes the initial encounter with the patient for this injury. This makes it the best match for a first-time visit for a cervical neck ligament sprain.

The other options would correspond to different injuries in the neck region (different ligament groups, or other neck injuries like fractures or strains) and thus do not correctly identify a cervical sprain of the neck with the initial encounter.