Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S12.030 is the diagnosis code for Displaced posterior arch fracture of first cervical vertebra. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the neck" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where S12.030 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S12.030 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S12.030 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Displaced posterior arch fracture of first cervical vertebra". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S12.030 is S12.03 ("Posterior arch fracture of first cervical vertebra"). S12.030 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S12.030 is located in Section S10-S19 — "Injuries to the neck" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S12.030 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Displaced posterior arch fracture of first cervical vertebra" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Displaced posterior arch fracture of first cervical vertebra is S12.030.
Yes, S12.030 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S12.030 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S12.030 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.