S12.44

Classification

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Coding Guidance

Coding Guidance S12.44 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are more specific codes below it that contain a greater level of detail. See Related Codes to drill down to more specific billable codes for appropriate reimbursement.

Includes

From

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

Excludes 1

From

birth trauma ( P10-P15 )
obstetric trauma ( O70-O71 )

Use Additional Code

From

Use Additional Code The 'use additional code' note instructs that a secondary code should be added to provide more detail. 1 item From S00-T88: • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable ( Z18 .-)