S12.191
Non-billableOther nondisplaced fracture of second cervical vertebra
Other nondisplaced fracture of second 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)
S12.191AOth nondisp fx of second cervical vertebra, init for clos fx
S12.191BOth nondisp fx of second cervical vertebra, init for opn fx
S12.191DOth nondisp fx of 2nd cervcal vert, subs for fx w routn heal
S12.191GOth nondisp fx of 2nd cervcal vert, subs for fx w delay heal
S12.191KOth nondisp fx of 2nd cervcal vert, subs for fx w nonunion
S12.191SOther nondisp fx of second cervical vertebra, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other nondisplaced fracture of second cervical vertebra?
The ICD-10-CM code for other nondisplaced fracture of second cervical vertebra is S12.191. The full clinical description is "Other nondisplaced fracture of second cervical vertebra". S12.191 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S12.191 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S12.191 represents "Other nondisplaced fracture of second 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 S12.191 a billable code?
No, S12.191 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 S12.191.
What chapter is S12.191 in?
S12.191 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S12.191?
S12.191 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 S12.191?
S12.191 has 6 child codes, including: S12.191A (Oth nondisp fx of second cervical vertebra, init for clos fx), S12.191B (Oth nondisp fx of second cervical vertebra, init for opn fx), S12.191D (Oth nondisp fx of 2nd cervcal vert, subs for fx w routn heal), S12.191G (Oth nondisp fx of 2nd cervcal vert, subs for fx w delay heal), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S12.191?
Yes, when using S12.191 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S12.191?
S12.191 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2833307. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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