S12.001
Non-billableUnspecified nondisplaced fracture of first cervical vertebra
Unspecified nondisplaced fracture of first cervical vertebra
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- injuries of nape
- injuries of supraclavicular region
- injuries of throat
- fracture of cervical neural arch
- fracture of cervical spine
- fracture of cervical spinous process
- fracture of cervical transverse process
- fracture of cervical vertebral arch
- fracture of neck
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Code First
The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Child Codes (6)
S12.001AUnsp nondisp fx of first cervical vertebra, init for clos fx
S12.001BUnsp nondisp fx of first cervical vertebra, init for opn fx
S12.001DUnsp nondisp fx of 1st cervcal vert, 7thD
S12.001GUnsp nondisp fx of 1st cervcal vert, 7thG
S12.001KUnsp nondisp fx of 1st cervcal vert, subs for fx w nonunion
S12.001SUnspecified nondisp fx of first cervical vertebra, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified nondisplaced fracture of first cervical vertebra?
The ICD-10-CM code for unspecified nondisplaced fracture of first cervical vertebra is S12.001. The full clinical description is "Unspecified nondisplaced fracture of first cervical vertebra". S12.001 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S12.001 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S12.001 represents "Unspecified nondisplaced fracture of first cervical vertebra". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S12.001 a billable code?
No, S12.001 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under S12.001.
What chapter is S12.001 in?
S12.001 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S12.001?
S12.001 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).
What are the subcategories under S12.001?
S12.001 has 6 child codes, including: S12.001A (Unsp nondisp fx of first cervical vertebra, init for clos fx), S12.001B (Unsp nondisp fx of first cervical vertebra, init for opn fx), S12.001D (Unsp nondisp fx of 1st cervcal vert, 7thD), S12.001G (Unsp nondisp fx of 1st cervcal vert, 7thG), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S12.001?
Yes, when using S12.001 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S12.001?
S12.001 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2833144. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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