S13.161

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Dislocation of C5/C6 cervical vertebrae

Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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⚠️ Excludes2

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes.

  • fracture of cervical vertebrae (S12.0-S12.3-)
  • strain of muscle or tendon at neck level (S16.1)

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code S13.161 represents dislocation of c5/c6 cervical vertebrae. This code falls under the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.

This is a 7-character code at the 6th level of specificity. There are 3 more specific child codes under S13.161.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S13.161?

ICD-10-CM code S13.161 is "Dislocation of C5/C6 cervical vertebrae". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is S13.161 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, S13.161 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

Can S13.161 be coded with other codes?

S13.161 has 2 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

Related Codes in S13.16

Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:

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Code Information

CodeS13.161
BillableNo — Header code
ParentS13.16
CategoryInjury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Excludes10 rule(s)
Excludes22 note(s)
Child codes3

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)