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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for neck crush

S17.9

Crushing injury of neck, part unspecified

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Crush, crushed, crushing › neck”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding neck crush

The ICD-10-CM code for neck crush is S17.9 (Crushing injury of neck, part unspecified).

Within S17, choose S17.9 (part unspecified) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: larynx and trachea (S17.0) and other specified parts of neck (S17.8).

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.

Use an additional code for all associated injuries, such as: injury of blood vessels (S15.-), open wound of neck (S11.-), spinal cord injury (S14.0, S14.1-) and vertebral fracture (S12.0--S12.3-).

Common questions about neck crush ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for neck crush?

S17.9 — Crushing injury of neck, part unspecified (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S17.9 billable?

No. S17.9 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.