Laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level, init

This code signifies a traumatic tear or cut affecting the muscular, fascial, or tendinous structures within the neck region. It indicates damage that extends beyond superficial skin layers, impacting the underlying soft tissues responsible for neck movement and support.

Apply this code for initial encounters involving acute injuries to the neck's muscle, fascia, or tendons, such as those sustained from direct trauma, falls, or motor vehicle accidents. Documentation should clearly specify a laceration or tear of these specific tissues at the neck level, along with the "initial encounter" status for treatment.

• Differentiate from superficial neck lacerations (S11.-) which do not involve muscle, fascia, or tendon.
• Ensure the documentation specifies "laceration" or "open wound" of the muscle/fascia/tendon, not just a strain or sprain.
• Confirm the "A" seventh character for initial active treatment of the injury; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.