S12.041
Non-billableNondisplaced lateral mass fracture of first cervcal vertebra
Nondisplaced lateral mass 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)
S12.041ANondisp lateral mass fx first cervcal vertebra, init
S12.041BNondisp lateral mass fx first cervcal vert, init for opn fx
S12.041DNondisp lateral mass fx 1st cervcal vert, 7thD
S12.041GNondisp lateral mass fx 1st cervcal vert, 7thG
S12.041KNondisp lateral mass fx 1st cervcal vert, 7thK
S12.041SNondisp lateral mass fx first cervcal vertebra, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for nondisplaced lateral mass fracture of first cervcal vertebra?
The ICD-10-CM code for nondisplaced lateral mass fracture of first cervcal vertebra is S12.041. The full clinical description is "Nondisplaced lateral mass fracture of first cervical vertebra". S12.041 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S12.041 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S12.041 represents "Nondisplaced lateral mass 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 S12.041 a billable code?
No, S12.041 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 S12.041.
What chapter is S12.041 in?
S12.041 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S12.041?
S12.041 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 S12.041?
S12.041 has 6 child codes, including: S12.041A (Nondisp lateral mass fx first cervcal vertebra, init), S12.041B (Nondisp lateral mass fx first cervcal vert, init for opn fx), S12.041D (Nondisp lateral mass fx 1st cervcal vert, 7thD), S12.041G (Nondisp lateral mass fx 1st cervcal vert, 7thG), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S12.041?
Yes, when using S12.041 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S12.041?
S12.041 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2833188. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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