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U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

S12.490D ICD-10-CM Code: Other displaced fracture of fifth cervical vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

S12.490D

Other displaced fracture of fifth cervical vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where S12.490D sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 19

    Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

  2. 2

    Section

    Injuries to the neck (S10-S19)

  3. 3

    Category S12

    Fracture of cervical vertebra and other parts of neck

  4. 4

    Subcategory S12.490

    Other displaced fracture of fifth cervical vertebra

  5. 5

    Code S12.490D

    Other displaced fracture of fifth cervical vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for S12.490D.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for S12.490D.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S12.490D.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for S12.490D.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for S12.490D.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.

Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM source

Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code S12.490D mean?

S12.490D is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other displaced fracture of fifth cervical vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing.”

Is S12.490D a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, S12.490D 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 S12.490D located in ICD-10-CM?

S12.490D 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 S12.490, Other displaced fracture of fifth cervical vertebra.

What coding notes are listed for S12.490D?

No inclusion terms are listed for S12.490D in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

Keep exploring

Related S12.490 codes

S12.490A

Other displaced fracture of fifth cervical vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture

S12.490B

Other displaced fracture of fifth cervical vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture

S12.490G

Other displaced fracture of fifth cervical vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing

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