Unspecified displaced fracture of first cervical vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture. S12. 000A 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.
101A for Unspecified nondisplaced fracture of second 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 .
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.
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.
A type II odontoid fracture is a break that occurs through a specific part of C2, the second bone in the neck. Bones of the spine are called vertebrae. The bone involved in odontoid fracture is the second vertebra, C2, high up in the neck.
A type III odontoid fracture is a fracture through the body of the C2 vertebrae and may involve a variable portion of the C1 and C2 facets. Type III odontoid fractures occur secondary to hyperextension or hyperflexion of the cervical spine in a similar manner to type II odontoid fractures.
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.
A minor (compression) fracture is often treated with a cervical collar or brace worn for six to eight weeks until the bone heals on its own. A more severe or complex fracture may require traction, or surgical repair or a spinal fusion.
An injury to the spinal cord at the C5-C6 level may cause pain, weakness, or paralysis in the arms and/or legs. There may be loss of bowel and bladder control or breathing problems in some cases. Nonsurgical treatments are often tried first for pain that stems from C5-C6. In rare cases, surgery may be considered.
Paralysis in the torso, legs, wrists, and hands. Paralysis may be experienced on one or both sides of the body. Patients may be able to raise their arms and/or bend their elbows. Patients will need assistance with daily living, but may have some independent function.
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.
Though they often have better outcomes than higher cervical spine injuries, C6-C8 spinal nerve injuries are still considered incredibly severe because more damage is caused to the central nervous system the higher up in the spine the spinal cord injury (SCI) occurs.
Traction allows for very little movement. You'll have to wear rigid braces or a halo vest to steady your spine. During this time, you won't be able to drive or do other activities. This treatment can take up to 12 weeks, while your fracture heals.
What are the signs and symptoms of a cervical fracture?Pain, tenderness, swelling, or muscle spasms in your neck.Not being able to turn or twist your neck freely.Trouble swallowing or breathing.Loss of feeling or pinprick pain in your arms or legs.Numbness, pain, or tingling at the base of your head.More items...•
Signs and SymptomsLocalized neck pain, which may or may not be severe.Neck stiffness.Pain radiating from the neck down to the shoulders and/or arms.Swelling and bruising.Tenderness.Decrease in sensation in the arms, legs or body.Muscle weakness or paralysis of the arms or legs.Difficulty breathing.
Damage at the C3 spinal cord can affect your diaphragm which, without immediate medical attention, can be fatal. Individuals with C3 spinal cord injuries often require ventilator assistance to restore breathing, at least initially.
In most cases the manifestation codes will have in the code title, "in diseases classified elsewhere.". Codes with this title are a component of the etiology/manifestation convention. The code title indicates that it is a manifestation code.
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.
The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM S12 became effective on October 1, 2021.
Specific codes for cervical spine fractures at the C1 (atlas) vertebra include posterior arch fractures (which are the most common type at this level), lateral mass fractures, and burst fractures. Burst fractures are subclassified as stable or unstable. A burst fracture at C1 also may be referred to as Jefferson fracture.
Subluxation and dislocation injuries are reported with different codes, so documentation must identify the interspace (C1-C2, C2-C3, etc.) and whether the injury is a subluxation or dislocation. Subluxation refers to anterior displacement of the upper vertebra in relation to the vertebra below , with the articular surfaces (facets) of the apophyseal joints remaining in contact . The term dislocation is used when the articular facets are no longer in contact at the apophyseal joint and both of the inferior facets of the displaced (upper) vertebra are locked in front of the superior facets of the vertebra below.
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.
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.
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, ...
Codes for dislocation and sprains of the joints and ligaments of the neck are found in category S13. This category includes specific codes for traumatic rupture of the disc (S13.0-), subluxation, and dislocation at each interspace (S13.1-), plus sprain of ligaments such as the anterior longitudinal ligament of the cervical spine (S13.4-).
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.
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. Abnormal movement of neck bones or pieces of bone can cause ...
Use a child code to capture more detail. ICD Code S12 is a non-billable code. To code a diagnosis of this type, you must use one of the nine child codes of S12 that describes the diagnosis 'fracture of cervical vertebra and other parts of neck' in more detail.
Use a child code to capture more detail. ICD Code S12 is a non-billable code.
The ICD10 code for the diagnosis "Fracture of cervical vertebra and other parts of neck" is "S12". S12 is NOT a 'valid' or 'billable' ICD10 code. Please select a more specific diagnosis below.
The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM S12 became effective on October 1, 2018.