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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Odontoid Fracture

ICD-10 Coding for Odontoid Fracture

S12.11xA
S12.12xA

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

Also Known as:
Dens Fracture
C2 Fracture
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Odontoid Fracture

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

Use ICD-10 code S12.11xA for traumatic type ii odontoid fracture, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Traumatic Type II odontoid fracture, initial encounter

Non-Billable
S12.11xA
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of traumatic event leading to fracture
documentation:
  • • Explicit mention of fracture type and displacement

Applicable To

  • • Type II odontoid fracture
  • • Displaced fracture

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies traumatic vs. pathological origin.

Traumatic Type III odontoid fracture, initial encounter

Non-Billable
S12.12xA
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • Type III odontoid fracture

Important Notes

  • • Ensure imaging confirms fracture type.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z87.81

Personal history of fracture

Use for sequelae encounters to indicate history of fracture.

S14.10xA

Cervical spinal cord injury

Use if spinal cord injury is present.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a Type II odontoid fracture?

The ICD-10 code for a traumatic Type II odontoid fracture is S12.11xA, used for initial encounters.

How do you code a pathological odontoid fracture?

Use M84.48xA for a pathological odontoid fracture due to conditions like osteoporosis.

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