Is S13.161 a billable code?
No. S13.161 is a header code that groups 3 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
S13.161: Dislocation of C5/C6 cervical vertebrae
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S13.161 groups related diagnoses under dislocation of c5/c6 cervical vertebrae. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S13.161
- S13.161ADislocation of C5/C6 cervical vertebrae, initial encounter
- S13.161DDislocation of C5/C6 cervical vertebrae, subsequent encounter
- S13.161SDislocation of C5/C6 cervical vertebrae, sequela
Other codes in S13.16 Subluxation and dislocation of C5/C6 cervical vertebrae
S13.161 questions
What does S13.161 mean?
S13.161 is the ICD-10-CM code for Dislocation of C5/C6 cervical vertebrae. It is in chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.