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Strain or sprain of cervical spine

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01

A collective term for muscle and ligament injuries of the tissues associated with the cervical spine without dislocation or fracture; a joint injury in which some of the fibers of a supporting ligament are ruptured but the continuity of the ligament remains intact. A strain is an overstretching or overexertion of some part of the musculature.

sections/codes in this section (NA23.4-NA23.4)

• Acute whiplash associated disorder with complaint of neck pain, stiffness or tenderness only  (NA23.40)
• Acute whiplash associated disorder with complaint of neck pain with musculoskeletal signs  (NA23.41)
• Acute whiplash associated disorder with complaint of neck pain with neurological signs  (NA23.42)
• Other specified strain or sprain of cervical spine  (NA23.4Y)
• Strain or sprain of cervical spine, unspecified  (NA23.4Z)

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