icd 10 code for c6 c7 fracture

What is the ICD-10 Code for C6 fracture?

Unspecified nondisplaced fracture of sixth cervical vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture. S12. 501A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What is a C7 fracture called?

Clay-shoveler's fracture is a stable fracture through the spinous process of a vertebra occurring at any of the lower cervical or upper thoracic vertebrae, classically at C6 or C7.

What is a cervical fracture?

A fracture, or break, in one of the cervical vertebrae is commonly called a broken neck. Cervical fractures usually result from high-energy trauma, such as automobile crashes or falls. In elderly people, ground-level falls, such as falling off a chair, can result in a cervical fracture. Athletes are also at risk.

What is the most common cervical spine fracture?

The cervical spine is susceptible to injury because it is highly mobile with relatively small vertebral bodies and supports the head which is both heavy and acts as a lever. C2 (~30%) and C7 (~20%) are the most commonly fractured levels 7.

Where is the C7 vertebrae?

cervical spineC7 is the bottom of the cervical spine and connects with the top of the thoracic spine, T1, to form the cervicothoracic junction—also referred to as C7-T1. Not only is C7's spinous process significantly bigger than those of the vertebrae above, it is also a different shape to better fit with T1 below.

What happens when you break your neck at C7?

Symptoms of a C7 Spinal Cord Injury A survivor of a C7 SCI will likely have full neck movement but may sense tingling and numbness in the hands and fingers, as well as referred pain in the shoulder blade. Symptoms of a C7 SCI include: Burning pain in the shoulder blade and/or back of the arms (triceps)

What happens if you break your C6 vertebrae?

A C6 spinal cord injury affects the cord near the base of the neck. Injuries to this area of the spinal cord can result in loss of sensation or function of everything in the body from the top of the ribcage on down, including all four extremities.

Is the neck part of the cervical spine?

The neck is part of a long flexible column, known as the spinal column or backbone, which extends through most of the body. The cervical spine (neck region) consists of seven bones (C1-C7 vertebrae), which are separated from one another by intervertebral discs.

What deficits would be expected in a patient with a C7 fracture?

Individuals with a complete C7 spinal cord injury will not be able to move or feel their trunk or lower body, and will also have some impairments in their hands/fingers. This will affect: Bladder and bowel movements. The inability to control these reflexes and muscle contractions can make you very prone to accidents.

What is the differentiation between a cervical fracture and a cervical dislocation?

A cervical fracture means that a bone is broken in the cervical (neck) region of the spine. A cervical dislocation means that a ligament injury in the neck has occurred, and two (or more) of the adjoining spine bones have become abnormally separated from each other, causing instability.

What does the C6 vertebrae control?

Cervical nerve 6 controls the extensor muscles of your wrist and is involved in the control of your biceps. C6 provides sensation to the thumb side of your forearm and hand. Cervical nerve 7 controls your triceps and wrist extensor muscles. C7 provides sensation to the back of your arm into your middle finger.

Why is it called a hangman's fracture?

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.

What is the ICD code for a broken neck?

The ICD code S12 is used to code Cervical fracture. A cervical fracture, commonly called a broken neck, is a catastrophic fracture of any of the seven cervical vertebrae in the neck. Examples of common causes in humans are traffic collisions and diving into shallow water.

What is the ICD code for acute care?

Use a child code to capture more detail. ICD Code S12.5 is a non-billable code.