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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for neck strain

S16.1

Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level

Header — needs a more specific code

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

About coding neck strain

The ICD-10-CM code for neck strain is S16.1 (Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level).

Within S16 (injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level), S16.1 is specifically for strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level. Related codes cover laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level (S16.2), other specified injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level (S16.8) and unspecified injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level (S16.9).

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 neck strain ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for neck strain?

S16.1 — Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S16.1 billable?

No. S16.1 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.