S12 ICD-10-CM Code: Fracture of cervical vertebra and other parts of neck
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
S12Fracture of cervical vertebra and other parts of neck
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where S12 sits
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Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
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Section
Injuries to the neck (S10-S19)
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Category S12
Fracture of cervical vertebra and other parts of neck
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Code S12
Fracture of cervical vertebra and other parts of neck
Codes under S12
S12 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
S12.0Fracture of first cervical vertebraS12.1Fracture of second cervical vertebraS12.2Fracture of third cervical vertebraS12.3Fracture of fourth cervical vertebraS12.4Fracture of fifth cervical vertebraS12.5Fracture of sixth cervical vertebraS12.6Fracture of seventh cervical vertebraS12.8Fracture of other parts of neckS12.9Fracture of neck, unspecifiedNotes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S12.
Code first
- any associated cervical spinal cord injury (S14.0, S14.1-)
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S12.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S12.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for S12.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S12 mean?
S12 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Fracture of cervical vertebra and other parts of neck.”
Is S12 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. S12 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is S12 located in ICD-10-CM?
S12 is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Injuries to the neck (S10-S19) (S10–S19), under category S12, Fracture of cervical vertebra and other parts of neck.
What coding notes are listed for S12?
No inclusion terms are listed for S12 in this reference record. Code-first instructions: any associated cervical spinal cord injury (S14.0, S14.1-). No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.