S12.121
Non-billableOther nondisplaced dens fracture
Other nondisplaced 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)
S12.121AOth nondisplaced dens fracture, init for clos fx
S12.121BOth nondisplaced dens fracture, init for opn fx
S12.121DOth nondisplaced dens fracture, subs for fx w routn heal
S12.121GOth nondisplaced dens fracture, subs for fx w delay heal
S12.121KOth nondisplaced dens fracture, subs for fx w nonunion
S12.121SOther nondisplaced dens fracture, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other nondisplaced dens fracture?
The ICD-10-CM code for other nondisplaced dens fracture is S12.121. The full clinical description is "Other nondisplaced dens fracture". S12.121 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S12.121 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S12.121 represents "Other nondisplaced 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 S12.121 a billable code?
No, S12.121 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 S12.121.
What chapter is S12.121 in?
S12.121 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S12.121?
S12.121 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 S12.121?
S12.121 has 6 child codes, including: S12.121A (Oth nondisplaced dens fracture, init for clos fx), S12.121B (Oth nondisplaced dens fracture, init for opn fx), S12.121D (Oth nondisplaced dens fracture, subs for fx w routn heal), S12.121G (Oth nondisplaced dens fracture, subs for fx w delay heal), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S12.121?
Yes, when using S12.121 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S12.121?
S12.121 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2833255. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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