S12.030
Non-billableDisplaced posterior arch fracture of first cervical vertebra
Displaced posterior arch fracture of first 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
Child Codes (6)
S12.030ADisplaced posterior arch fx first cervcal vertebra, init
S12.030BDispl post arch fx first cervcal vertebra, init for opn fx
S12.030DDispl post arch fx 1st cervcal vert, 7thD
S12.030GDispl post arch fx 1st cervcal vert, 7thG
S12.030KDispl post arch fx 1st cervcal vert, subs for fx w nonunion
S12.030SDisplaced posterior arch fx first cervcal vertebra, sequela
Related Codes(1)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for displaced posterior arch fracture of first cervical vertebra?
The ICD-10-CM code for displaced posterior arch fracture of first cervical vertebra is S12.030. The full clinical description is "Displaced posterior arch fracture of first cervical vertebra". S12.030 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S12.030 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S12.030 represents “Displaced posterior arch fracture of first 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 S12.030 a billable code?
No, S12.030 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 S12.030.
What chapter is S12.030 in?
S12.030 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S12.030?
S12.030 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 S12.030?
S12.030 has 6 child codes, including: S12.030A (Displaced posterior arch fx first cervcal vertebra, init), S12.030B (Displ post arch fx first cervcal vertebra, init for opn fx), S12.030D (Displ post arch fx 1st cervcal vert, 7thD), S12.030G (Displ post arch fx 1st cervcal vert, 7thG), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S12.030?
Yes, when using S12.030, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S12.030?
S12.030 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2833166. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S12.030 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like displaced posterior arch fracture of first cervical vertebra affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of S12.030?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S12.030 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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