S12.121B
BillableOth nondisplaced dens fracture, init for opn fx
Other nondisplaced dens fracture, initial encounter for open fracture
Related Codes(5)
S12.121AOth nondisplaced dens fracture, init for clos fx
S12.121DOth nondisplaced dens fracture, subs for fx w routn heal
S12.121GOth nondisplaced dens fracture, subs for fx w delay heal
S12.121KOth nondisplaced dens fracture, subs for fx w nonunion
S12.121SOther nondisplaced dens fracture, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- cervical fractures spine
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for oth nondisplaced dens fracture, init for opn fx?
The ICD-10-CM code for oth nondisplaced dens fracture, init for opn fx is S12.121B. The full clinical description is "Other nondisplaced dens fracture, initial encounter for open fracture". S12.121B is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code S12.121B mean?
ICD-10-CM code S12.121B represents “Other nondisplaced dens fracture, initial encounter for open fracture”. It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is S12.121B a billable code?
Yes, S12.121B is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is S12.121B in?
S12.121B is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S12.121B?
S12.121B is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2833257. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S12.121B relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like oth nondisplaced dens fracture, init for opn fx 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 S12.121B?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S12.121B 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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