ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for S12
Fracture of cervical vertebra and other parts of neck
Coding Notes & Guidelines for S12
- 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
any associated cervical spinal cord injury (S14.0, S14.1-)
Atlas
Axis
- Hyoid bone
- Larynx
- Thyroid cartilage
- Trachea
- Fracture of neck NOS
- Fracture of cervical spine NOS
- Fracture of cervical vertebra NOS
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to all codes from subcategories S12.0-S12.6
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code S12.8
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code S12.9
- A: initial encounter for closed fracture
- B: initial encounter for open fracture
- D: subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- G: subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- K: subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S: sequela
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for S12):
About ICD-10-CM Code S12 (Fracture of cervical vertebra and other parts of neck)
ICD-10-CM code S12 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM S12 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about S12 - Fracture of cervical vertebra and other parts of neck. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Fracture of cervical vertebra and other parts of neck.