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S12.8

Non-billable

Fracture of other parts of neck

Fracture of other parts of neck

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

ICD-11 Mapping

1 equivalent

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Hyoid bone
  • Larynx
  • Thyroid cartilage
  • Trachea

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

7th Character Definitions

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

Child Codes (3)

S12.8XXA

Fracture of other parts of neck, initial encounter

BillableS12.8XXD

Fracture of other parts of neck, subsequent encounter

BillableS12.8XXS

Fracture of other parts of neck, sequela

Billable
Related Codes(8)
S12.0

Fracture of first cervical vertebra

S12.1

Fracture of second cervical vertebra

S12.2

Fracture of third cervical vertebra

S12.3

Fracture of fourth cervical vertebra

S12.4

Fracture of fifth cervical vertebra

S12.5

Fracture of sixth cervical vertebra

S12.6

Fracture of seventh cervical vertebra

S12.9

Fracture of neck, unspecified

ICD-11 Equivalents(1)

ICD-11 Equivalents

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Corresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping

NA22.ZFracture of neck, unspecifiedequivalentPrimary
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(14)

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for fracture of other parts of neck?

The ICD-10-CM code for fracture of other parts of neck is S12.8. The full clinical description is "Fracture of other parts of neck". S12.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S12.8 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S12.8 represents “Fracture of other parts of neck”. 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 S12.8 a billable code?

No, S12.8 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 S12.8.

What chapter is S12.8 in?

S12.8 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S12.8?

S12.8 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 S12.8?

S12.8 has 3 child codes, including: S12.8XXA (Fracture of other parts of neck, initial encounter), S12.8XXD (Fracture of other parts of neck, subsequent encounter), S12.8XXS (Fracture of other parts of neck, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S12.8?

Yes, when using S12.8, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S12.8?

S12.8 is linked to 5 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0347591, C0238229, C0478221, C1392091, C0347594. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does S12.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like fracture of other parts of neck 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 S12.8?

S12.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: NA22.Z (Fracture of neck, unspecified).

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