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    ICD-10-CM Code For Superficial Injury Of Neck: Group Overview

    The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group S10 includes superficial injuries of the neck such as lacerations, abrasions, contusions, and superficial puncture wounds that involve skin and subcutaneous tissue of the cervical region. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document acute external neck trauma, specify the type and laterality of the wound when applicable, and capture injury severity limited to superficial structures. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM S10 group supports proper claim adjudication, complete clinical documentation, and appropriate reimbursement.

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    ICD-10-CM S10: Superficial Injury Of Neck Overview

    The ICD-10-CM S10 group captures superficial injuries to the neck including cuts, abrasions, contusions, and minor puncture wounds that affect the skin and subcutaneous tissues. These diagnoses target the cervical region and surrounding soft tissues and do not include deeper structures such as the spinal cord or major vessels. Accurate coding matters for correct clinical documentation and influences reimbursement by clarifying the injury extent and treatment requirements.

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    When to Use

    Use a code from this group when the documented injury is limited to superficial structures of the neck without involvement of deeper anatomical structures such as the spinal cord, major vessels, or organs. Select the specific code that best reflects the documented wound type, location, and laterality to ensure accurate clinical and billing records.

    ICD-10-CM Codes

    72 rows

    ICD-10-CM CodeDescription
    S10.0XXAContusion of throat, initial encounter
    S10.0XXDContusion of throat, subsequent encounter
    S10.0XXSContusion of throat, sequela
    S10.10XAUnspecified superficial injuries of throat, initial encounter
    S10.10XDUnspecified superficial injuries of throat, subsequent encounter
    S10.10XSUnspecified superficial injuries of throat, sequela
    S10.11XAAbrasion of throat, initial encounter
    S10.11XDAbrasion of throat, subsequent encounter
    S10.11XSAbrasion of throat, sequela
    S10.12XABlister (nonthermal) of throat, initial encounter
    S10.12XDBlister (nonthermal) of throat, subsequent encounter
    S10.12XSBlister (nonthermal) of throat, sequela
    S10.14XAExternal constriction of part of throat, initial encounter
    S10.14XDExternal constriction of part of throat, subsequent encounter
    S10.14XSExternal constriction of part of throat, sequela
    S10.15XASuperficial foreign body of throat, initial encounter
    S10.15XDSuperficial foreign body of throat, subsequent encounter
    S10.15XSSuperficial foreign body of throat, sequela
    S10.16XAInsect bite (nonvenomous) of throat, initial encounter
    S10.16XDInsect bite (nonvenomous) of throat, subsequent encounter

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    DRG Codes

    9 rows

    DRG CodeDescription
    604Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast with MCC
    605Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast without MCC
    606Minor Skin Disorders with MCC
    607Minor Skin Disorders without MCC
    949Aftercare with CC/MCC
    950Aftercare without CC/MCC
    963Other Multiple Significant Trauma with MCC
    964Other Multiple Significant Trauma with CC
    965Other Multiple Significant Trauma without CC/MCC

    Typical Clinical Scenarios

    • An adult presents to the emergency department after a bicycle collision with abrasions and superficial lacerations across the anterior neck. The patient has bleeding controlled with pressure, intact airway, no deeper tissue involvement on physical exam, and requires wound cleaning, tetanus update, and suture of superficial wounds; a superficial injury diagnosis is assigned because only the epidermis and superficial dermis are involved without complications. Typical codes: S10.0XXA, S10.0XXS
    • An elderly patient residing in a long-term care facility is evaluated for a nonhealing superficial abrasion on the lateral neck after prolonged friction from an ill-fitting collar; there is no active infection but repeated dressing changes are needed and the condition is documented as an old injury under follow-up. A superficial injury code reflecting subsequent care of the healed or healing lesion is used to capture ongoing management. Typical codes: S10.0XXD, S10.0XXS
    • A young adult presents to urgent care with multiple superficial puncture wounds and small lacerations to the posterior neck after a fall through barbed wire; wounds are superficial but contaminated and antibiotics are started to prevent infection. Because the encounter is for initial treatment of contaminated superficial neck wounds, an initial encounter superficial injury code is assigned to document the acute care provided. Typical codes: S10.0XXA, S10.80XA

    Related Codes

    S11-OPEN-WOUND-OF-NECK

    ICD-10-CM Code For Open Wound Of Neck: Group Overview

    S12-FRACTURE-OF-CERVICAL-VERTEBRA

    ICD-10-CM Code For Fracture Of Cervical Vertebra And Other Parts Of Neck: Group Overview

    S13-DISLOCATION-AND-SPRAIN-NECK

    ICD-10-CM Code For Dislocation And Sprain Of Joints And Ligaments At Neck Level: Group Overview

    S14-INJURY-OF-NERVES-AND-SPINAL-CORD

    ICD-10-CM Code For Injury Of Nerves And Spinal Cord At Neck Level: Group Overview

    S15-INJURY-OF-NECK-BLOOD-VESSELS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Injury Of Blood Vessels At Neck Level: Group Overview

    S17-CRUSHING-INJURY-OF-NECK

    ICD-10-CM Code For Crushing Injury Of Neck: Group Overview

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    References

    1. 1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
    2. 2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
    3. 3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.
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