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S12.9

Non-billable

Fracture of neck, unspecified

Fracture of neck, unspecified

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

S10-S19

Parent Code

S12

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Fracture of neck NOS
  • Fracture of cervical spine NOS
  • Fracture of cervical vertebra NOS

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

  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • effects of foreign body in esophagus (T18.1)
  • effects of foreign body in larynx (T17.3)
  • effects of foreign body in pharynx (T17.2)
  • effects of foreign body in trachea (T17.4)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)

Code First

The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code

  • any associated cervical spinal cord injury (S14.0, S14.1-)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

7th Character Definitions

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Child Codes (3)

S12.9XXA

Fracture of neck, unspecified, initial encounter

BillableS12.9XXD

Fracture of neck, unspecified, subsequent encounter

BillableS12.9XXS

Fracture of neck, unspecified, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S12.9?

ICD-10-CM code S12.9 represents "Fracture of neck, unspecified". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is S12.9 a billable code?

No, S12.9 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under S12.9.

What chapter is S12.9 in?

S12.9 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S12.9?

S12.9 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 S12.9?

S12.9 has 3 child codes, including: S12.9XXA (Fracture of neck, unspecified, initial encounter), S12.9XXD (Fracture of neck, unspecified, subsequent encounter), S12.9XXS (Fracture of neck, unspecified, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S12.9?

Yes, when using S12.9 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S12.9?

S12.9 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0262414, C2833652. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.