Nondisplaced posterior arch fracture of first cervical vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Billable/Specific Code S12.031A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Short description: Nondisp posterior arch fx first cervcal vertebra, init
ICD Code S12.03 is a non-billable code. To code a diagnosis of this type, you must use one of the two child codes of S12.03 that describes the diagnosis 'posterior arch fracture of first cervical vertebra' in more detail.
The ICD code S120 is used to code Jefferson fracture A Jefferson fracture is a bone fracture of the anterior and posterior arches of the C1 vertebra, though it may also appear as a three- or two-part fracture.
000A for Unspecified displaced fracture of first cervical vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes .
This fracture occurs when the head is hyperextended and the posterior neural arch of C1 is compressed between the occiput and the strong, prominent spinous process of C2, causing the weak posterior arch of C1 to fracture (see the image below).
ICD-10 Code for Unspecified nondisplaced fracture of second cervical vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture- S12. 101A- Codify by AAPC.
2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S52. 501A: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of right radius, initial encounter for closed fracture.
A C1 (atlas) vertebral fracture that usually occurs after an axial load injury during a diving accident. When there are both anterior and posterior arch fractures this is called a "burst" fracture (also known as a Jefferson's fracture) and occurs when the occipital condyles are forced into the lateral masses of C1.
The C1 vertebra (atlas) is a closed ring. A fracture of a closed ring necessarily results in at least two areas of ring disruption. These disruptions are customarily accompanied by a spread of the C1 ring fragments as a result of the axial loading mechanism of this injury and the weight of the head.
Unspecified displaced fracture of seventh cervical vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture. S12. 600A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM S12.
A hangman's fracture is a break in the second vertebra of your neck, called the C2, or axis. This bone forms a ring around your spinal cord. A hangman's fracture occurs on both sides of this bone. Despite its gruesome name, a hangman's fracture is rarely caused by hangings.
S09.90XAICD-10 Code for Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter- S09. 90XA- Codify by AAPC.
If the same condition is described as both acute (subacute) and chronic, and separate subentries exist in the Alphabetic Index at the same indentation level, code both and sequence the acute (subacute) code first.
Open fractures in ICD-10B, Initial encounter for open fracture type I or II.C, Initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.E, Subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing.F, Subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healing.More items...•
The ICD 10 coding scheme for reporting injury is as follows:First three characters: General category.Fourth character: The type of injury.Fifth character: Which body part was injured.Sixth character: Which hand was injured.Seventh character: The type of encounter (A, D, or S)
Use secondary code (s) from Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity, to indicate cause of injury. Codes within the T section that include the external cause do not require an additional external cause code. Type 1 Excludes. birth trauma ( P10-P15)
Note. A fracture not indicated as displaced or nondisplaced should be coded to displaced. A fracture not indicated as open or closed should be coded to closed. Fracture of cervical vertebra and other parts of neck.
S12.03. Non-Billable means the code is not sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis. Use a child code to capture more detail. ICD Code S12.03 is a non-billable code.
The ICD code S120 is used to code Jefferson fracture. A Jefferson fracture is a bone fracture of the anterior and posterior arches of the C1 vertebra, though it may also appear as a three- or two-part fracture.
The fracture may result from an axial load on the back of the head or hyperextension of the neck (e.g. caused by diving ), causing a posterior break, and may be accompanied by a break in other parts of the cervical spine. Specialty:
S12.0. Non-Billable means the code is not sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis. Use a child code to capture more detail. ICD Code S12.0 is a non-billable code.
The ICD code S120 is used to code Jefferson fracture. A Jefferson fracture is a bone fracture of the anterior and posterior arches of the C1 vertebra, though it may also appear as a three- or two-part fracture.
The fracture may result from an axial load on the back of the head or hyperextension of the neck (e.g. caused by diving ), causing a posterior break, and may be accompanied by a break in other parts of the cervical spine. Specialty:
The ICD code S120 is used to code Jefferson fracture. A Jefferson fracture is a bone fracture of the anterior and posterior arches of the C1 vertebra, though it may also appear as a three- or two-part fracture.
The fracture may result from an axial load on the back of the head or hyperextension of the neck (e.g. caused by diving ), causing a posterior break, and may be accompanied by a break in other parts of the cervical spine. Specialty:
Use secondary code (s) from Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity, to indicate cause of injury. Codes within the T section that include the external cause do not require an additional external cause code. Type 1 Excludes. birth trauma ( P10-P15)
Note. A fracture not indicated as displaced or nondisplaced should be coded to displaced. A fracture not indicated as open or closed should be coded to closed. Fracture of cervical vertebra and other parts of neck.
There are two types of fractures: traumatic and non-traumatic (pathological). A traumatic fracture is described as a broken bone that occurs when the physical force on the bone is stronger than the bone itself. Examples of traumatic fractures include fractures resulting from a fall, blunt injury or a motor vehicle accident1. There are several types of traumatic fractures, which include transverse, oblique, spiral, angulated and displaced fractures. A pathological fracture results from a break of a diseased or weakened bone. Pathological fractures are often characterized as fractures resulting from a minor injury that would not generally cause a break. Diseases that can cause a pathological fracture include malignancy, osteoporosis, and hyperparathyroidism. For both traumatic and pathological fractures, the location of a fracture on the bone is important for accurate coding and billing. Location of the fracture includes both laterality (left or right) and position on the bone (lower, upper, shaft or head)2.
Immobilizing a fracture, including casting or fixating, is the best way to assist with healing . Sometimes surgery is required to “reduce” or set the bone in place or even remove broken bones and replace with new artificial ones. There are two types of reductions: closed and open. A closed reduction refers to manipulation for a fracture without an open incision. An open reduction refers to manipulation of a fracture after an incision has been performed2.
A burst fracture at C1 also may be referred to as Jefferson fracture. At the C2 (axis) vertebra, one of the most common types of fracture is a traumatic spondylolisthesis, which also may be referred to as a Hangman’s fracture. Traumatic spondylolisthesis refers to a slippage or displacement of the vertebrae from an acute injury, ...
Cervical spine fractures are reported with codes from category S12, Fracture of the cervical vertebra and other parts of the neck. There are specific codes for the more common types of fractures of each cervical vertebra. In order to assign the most specific codes at each level, the following information is required: C1 vertebra.
If the type of vertebral fracture is not specified, an “unspecified” code is assigned. The two specific codes are for traumatic spondylolisthesis, Type III, and other traumatic spondylolisthesis. An exception is traumatic fractures of the C1 and C 2 vertebrae. Due to the different bony configurations of these two vertebrae, different types of fractures may occur at these levels.
Dens fractures also are classified by type, with the most common dens fracture being a Type II. A Type II fracture occurs at the base of the dens and is usually transverse. Type I dens fractures are rare and involve an oblique avulsion type of fracture of the tip of the dens.