S16
⚠ Non-billable
Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes
Code
S16
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
No — use specific code
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S16?
ICD-10-CM code S16 represents Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level. It is a non-billable header code requiring a more specific subcategory in the Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is S16 billable?
No. S16 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is S16 in?
S16 belongs to the Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes chapter (S00–T88) of ICD-10-CM.
Related codes in the S16 category
S16.1
Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level
Non-billable
S16.2
Laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level
Non-billable
S16.8
Other specified injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level
Non-billable
S16.9
Unspecified injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level
Non-billable
S16.1XXA
Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level, initial encounter
Billable
S16.1XXD
Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level, subsequent encounter
Billable
S16.1XXS
Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level, sequela
Billable
S16.2XXA
Laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level, initial encounter
Billable
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