S13.170S
S13.170S: Subluxation of C6/C7 cervical vertebrae, sequela
Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exempt
S13.170S is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for subluxation of c6/c7 cervical vertebrae, sequela. It is valid for submission on a claim.
Check S13.170S with the rest of the claim: free scrubber7th character "S": sequela
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S13
- A
- initial encounter
- D
- subsequent encounter
- S
- sequela
Excludes2 inherited from the categories above S13.170S
Not part of this code, but both may be coded when both are present.
Written on S13.1: Subluxation and dislocation of cervical vertebrae
Risk adjustment
No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.
Medicare coverage
S13.170S is named in 13 Medicare coverage policies: 13 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.
- A53057Billing and Coding: Home Health Occupational Therapy
- A53058Billing and Coding: Home Health Physical Therapy
- A53064Billing and Coding: Outpatient Occupational Therapy
- A53065Billing and Coding: Outpatient Physical Therapy
Code history
Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.