S12.400
Non-billableUnspecified displaced fracture of fifth cervical vertebra
Unspecified displaced fracture of fifth 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)
S12.400AUnsp disp fx of fifth cervical vertebra, init for clos fx
S12.400BUnsp disp fx of fifth cervical vertebra, init for opn fx
S12.400DUnsp disp fx of fifth cervcal vert, subs for fx w routn heal
S12.400GUnsp disp fx of fifth cervcal vert, subs for fx w delay heal
S12.400KUnsp disp fx of fifth cervcal vert, subs for fx w nonunion
S12.400SUnspecified disp fx of fifth cervical vertebra, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified displaced fracture of fifth cervical vertebra?
The ICD-10-CM code for unspecified displaced fracture of fifth cervical vertebra is S12.400. The full clinical description is "Unspecified displaced fracture of fifth cervical vertebra". S12.400 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S12.400 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S12.400 represents "Unspecified displaced fracture of fifth 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 S12.400 a billable code?
No, S12.400 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 S12.400.
What chapter is S12.400 in?
S12.400 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S12.400?
S12.400 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 S12.400?
S12.400 has 6 child codes, including: S12.400A (Unsp disp fx of fifth cervical vertebra, init for clos fx), S12.400B (Unsp disp fx of fifth cervical vertebra, init for opn fx), S12.400D (Unsp disp fx of fifth cervcal vert, subs for fx w routn heal), S12.400G (Unsp disp fx of fifth cervcal vert, subs for fx w delay heal), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S12.400?
Yes, when using S12.400 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S12.400?
S12.400 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2833449. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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