S12.191B ICD-10-CM Code: Other nondisplaced fracture of second cervical vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
S12.191BOther nondisplaced fracture of second cervical vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where S12.191B 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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Subcategory S12.191
Other nondisplaced fracture of second cervical vertebra
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Code S12.191B
Other nondisplaced fracture of second cervical vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S12.191B.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S12.191B.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S12.191B.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S12.191B.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for S12.191B.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S12.191B mean?
S12.191B is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other nondisplaced fracture of second cervical vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture.”
Is S12.191B a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, S12.191B has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is S12.191B located in ICD-10-CM?
S12.191B 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 and subcategory S12.191, Other nondisplaced fracture of second cervical vertebra.
What coding notes are listed for S12.191B?
No inclusion terms are listed for S12.191B in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
Keep exploring
Related S12.191 codes
S12.191AOther nondisplaced fracture of second cervical vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture
S12.191DOther nondisplaced fracture of second cervical vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
S12.191GOther nondisplaced fracture of second cervical vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
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