Fracture of neck, unspecified, initial encounter. 2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code. S12.9XXA is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2018/2019 edition of ICD-10-CM S12.9XXA became effective on October 1, 2018.
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.
ICD-10 code S13.171 for Dislocation of C6/C7 cervical vertebrae is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes . Subscribe to Codify and get the code details in a flash.
Subluxation of C6/C7 cervical vertebrae. S13.170 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail. The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM S13.170 became effective on October 1, 2018.
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.
A C6 spinal cord injury is one that affects the lower end of 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, or what is known as quadriplegia.
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 ICD-10 Code for Spinal Cord Injury? The ICD-10 Code for spinal cord injury is S14. 109A.
The T7 vertebra is located in the middle of the thoracic spinal column inferior to the T6 vertebra and superior to the T8 vertebra.
The C5-C6 spinal motion segment (located in the lower cervical spine just above the C7 vertebra) provides flexibility and support to much of the neck and the head above.
When the spinal cord gets injured at C6-C7, pain, weakness, or paralysis may occur in one or more parts of the body below the injured level. Reduction of bowel, bladder, and/or breathing functions may occur in some cases. Typically, nonsurgical treatments are tried first to control the symptoms of C6-C7 injuries.
cervical spineThe C6 C7 spinal motion segment is located in the lower part of the cervical spine and consists of the C6 and C7 vertebrae, and the anatomical structures connecting them. This segment helps provide neck flexibility, supports the cervical spine and head, and protects the spinal cord and nerve pathways.
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)
ICD-10 Code for Unspecified cord compression- G95. 20- Codify by AAPC.
ICD-10 code: M54. 12 Radiculopathy Cervical region.
S49. 92XA - Unspecified injury of left shoulder and upper arm [initial encounter] | ICD-10-CM.
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.
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code S12.6. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.