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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for Cricothyroid articulation sprain

S13.5

Sprain of thyroid region

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Sprain (joint) (ligament) › cricothyroid articulation”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding Cricothyroid articulation sprain

The ICD-10-CM code for Cricothyroid articulation sprain is S13.5 (Sprain of thyroid region).

Within S13 (dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at neck level), S13.5 is specifically for sprain of thyroid region. Related codes cover traumatic rupture of cervical intervertebral disc (S13.0), subluxation and dislocation of cervical vertebrae (S13.1), dislocation of other and unspecified parts of neck (S13.2), sprain of ligaments of cervical spine (S13.4), sprain of joints and ligaments of other parts of neck (S13.8) and sprain of joints and ligaments of unspecified parts of neck (S13.9).

Codes in this range require a 7th character: A for initial encounter, D for subsequent encounter and S for sequela. Use placeholder "X" characters to fill any empty positions before the 7th character.

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

Common questions about Cricothyroid articulation sprain ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for Cricothyroid articulation sprain?

S13.5 — Sprain of thyroid region (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S13.5 billable?

No. S13.5 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.