S12.111
Non-billablePosterior displaced Type II dens fracture
Posterior displaced Type II dens fracture
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)
S12.111APosterior displaced Type II dens fracture, init for clos fx
S12.111BPosterior displaced Type II dens fracture, init for opn fx
S12.111DPost displ Type II dens fracture, subs for fx w routn heal
S12.111GPost displ Type II dens fracture, subs for fx w delay heal
S12.111KPost displ Type II dens fracture, subs for fx w nonunion
S12.111SPosterior displaced Type II dens fracture, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for posterior displaced type ii dens fracture?
The ICD-10-CM code for posterior displaced type ii dens fracture is S12.111. The full clinical description is "Posterior displaced Type II dens fracture". S12.111 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S12.111 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S12.111 represents "Posterior displaced Type II dens fracture". 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 S12.111 a billable code?
No, S12.111 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 S12.111.
What chapter is S12.111 in?
S12.111 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S12.111?
S12.111 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 S12.111?
S12.111 has 6 child codes, including: S12.111A (Posterior displaced Type II dens fracture, init for clos fx), S12.111B (Posterior displaced Type II dens fracture, init for opn fx), S12.111D (Post displ Type II dens fracture, subs for fx w routn heal), S12.111G (Post displ Type II dens fracture, subs for fx w delay heal), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S12.111?
Yes, when using S12.111 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S12.111?
S12.111 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2833233. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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