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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for C6 Fracture

ICD-10 Coding for C6 Fracture

S12.590A
S12.531A

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for c6 fracture includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Cervical Vertebra 6 Fracture
Sixth Cervical Vertebra Fracture
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for C6 Fracture

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for C6 Fracture

Use ICD-10 code S12.590A for unspecified fracture of c6 vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Unspecified fracture of C6 vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture

Billable Code
S12.590A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Fracture type and open/closed status must be documented.

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified C6 fracture

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies fracture type to avoid default coding.

Fracture of C6 spinous process, initial encounter for closed fracture

Billable Code
S12.531A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Radiological evidence of spinous process involvement
  • • Closed fracture status documented

Applicable To

  • • C6 spinous process fracture

Important Notes

  • • Ensure specific fracture site is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

V43.5XXA

Car occupant injured in collision with fixed or stationary object, initial encounter

Use to specify the external cause of the injury.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a C6 fracture?

The ICD-10 code for an unspecified fracture of the C6 vertebra is S12.590A for an initial encounter for a closed fracture.

How do you code a C6 spinous process fracture?

For a C6 spinous process fracture, use ICD-10 code S12.531A for an initial encounter for a closed fracture.

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