S12.44
Non-billableType III traumatic spondylolysis of fifth cervcal vertebra
Type III traumatic spondylolisthesis 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)
S12.44XAType III traum spondylolysis of fifth cervcal vertebra, init
S12.44XBType III traum spondylolysis of 5th cervcal vert, 7thB
S12.44XDType III traum spondylolysis of 5th cervcal vert, 7thD
S12.44XGType III traum spondylolysis of 5th cervcal vert, 7thG
S12.44XKType III traum spondylolysis of 5th cervcal vert, 7thK
S12.44XSType III traum spondylolysis of fifth cervcal vert, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for type iii traumatic spondylolysis of fifth cervcal vertebra?
The ICD-10-CM code for type iii traumatic spondylolysis of fifth cervcal vertebra is S12.44. The full clinical description is "Type III traumatic spondylolisthesis of fifth cervical vertebra". S12.44 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S12.44 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S12.44 represents "Type III traumatic spondylolisthesis 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 S12.44 a billable code?
No, S12.44 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 S12.44.
What chapter is S12.44 in?
S12.44 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S12.44?
S12.44 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 S12.44?
S12.44 has 6 child codes, including: S12.44XA (Type III traum spondylolysis of fifth cervcal vertebra, init), S12.44XB (Type III traum spondylolysis of 5th cervcal vert, 7thB), S12.44XD (Type III traum spondylolysis of 5th cervcal vert, 7thD), S12.44XG (Type III traum spondylolysis of 5th cervcal vert, 7thG), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S12.44?
Yes, when using S12.44 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S12.44?
S12.44 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2833478. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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