ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Whiplash injury: S13.4
The ICD-10-CM index points "Whiplash injury" to S13.4, Sprain of ligaments of cervical spine. S13.4 is not billable on its own. Add the 7th character for the encounter, for example S13.4XXA, Sprain of ligaments of cervical spine, initial encounter.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 Alphabetic Index file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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More specific codes in S13
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- S13Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at neck levelHeader
- S13.0Traumatic rupture of cervical intervertebral discHeader
- S13.1Subluxation and dislocation of cervical vertebraeHeader
- S13.10Subluxation and dislocation of unspecified cervical vertebraeHeader
- S13.11Subluxation and dislocation of C0/C1 cervical vertebraeHeader
- S13.12Subluxation and dislocation of C1/C2 cervical vertebraeHeader
- S13.13Subluxation and dislocation of C2/C3 cervical vertebraeHeader
- S13.14Subluxation and dislocation of C3/C4 cervical vertebraeHeader
- S13.15Subluxation and dislocation of C4/C5 cervical vertebraeHeader
- S13.16Subluxation and dislocation of C5/C6 cervical vertebraeHeader
- S13.17Subluxation and dislocation of C6/C7 cervical vertebraeHeader
- S13.18Subluxation and dislocation of C7/T1 cervical vertebraeHeader
- S13.2Dislocation of other and unspecified parts of neckHeader
- S13.20Dislocation of unspecified parts of neckHeader
- S13.29Dislocation of other parts of neckHeader
- S13.4Sprain of ligaments of cervical spineHeader
- S13.5Sprain of thyroid regionHeader
- S13.8Sprain of joints and ligaments of other parts of neckHeader
- S13.9Sprain of joints and ligaments of unspecified parts of neckHeader
Code also
The CDC tabular list says a second code may be needed with this one. The note does not set which is listed first.
From S13. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Code also any associated open wound
Excludes2
Excludes2 means the other condition can be reported with this one when both are documented.
From S13. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Related pages
- S13.4 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category S13Every code under it
- Chapter 19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
- Check a list of ICD-10 codes
- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Whiplash injury?
The ICD-10-CM index points "Whiplash injury" to S13.4, Sprain of ligaments of cervical spine. S13.4 is not billable on its own. Add the 7th character for the encounter, for example S13.4XXA, Sprain of ligaments of cervical spine, initial encounter.
Is S13.4 billable?
No. S13.4 is a header in the FY2027 CDC file. Report a more specific code under it.
What documentation notes apply to S13.4?
The CDC tabular list gives 1 Excludes2 note (may be coded together when both are documented) for S13.4 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.
What chapter is S13.4 in?
Chapter 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.