S16.1
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level
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.
⚠️ Excludes2
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes.
- • sprain of joint or ligament at neck level (S13.9)
Child Codes (3)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code S16.1 represents strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level. 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 5-character code at the 4th level of specificity. There are 3 more specific child codes under S16.1.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code S16.1?
ICD-10-CM code S16.1 is "Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Is S16.1 a billable ICD-10 code?
No, S16.1 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.
Can S16.1 be coded with other codes?
S16.1 has 1 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.
Related Codes in S16
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)