Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for neck fracture includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Neck Fracture
Use ICD-10 code S12.0XXA for fracture of atlas, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Injury of cervical spinal cord, initial encounter
Use when there is an associated spinal cord injury.
The ICD-10 code for a neck fracture varies by vertebral level, such as S12.0XXA for C1 fractures and S12.1XXA for C2 fractures.
Cervical spine fractures are coded based on the specific vertebra affected, encounter type, and fracture details, using codes like S12.0XXA for C1.