ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for strain
Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Strain”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding strain
The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for strain; the code depends on the details below.
More specific strain codes (official index)
- back S39.012 — Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back
- cervical S16.1 — Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level
- eye NEC
- heart
- low back S39.012 — Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back
- mental NOS Z73.3 — Stress, not elsewhere classified
- work-related Z56.6 — Other physical and mental strain related to work
- muscle (tendon)
- neck S16.1 — Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level
- postural
- physical NOS Z73.3 — Stress, not elsewhere classified
- work-related Z56.6 — Other physical and mental strain related to work
- psychological NEC Z73.3 — Stress, not elsewhere classified
- tendon
Common questions about strain ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for back strain?
- S39.012 — Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for cervical strain?
- S16.1 — Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for low back strain?
- S39.012 — Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for mental nos strain?
- Z73.3 — Stress, not elsewhere classified.
What is the ICD-10 code for neck strain?
- S16.1 — Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for physical nos strain?
- Z73.3 — Stress, not elsewhere classified.
What is the ICD-10 code for psychological nec strain?
- Z73.3 — Stress, not elsewhere classified.