Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S12.291 is the diagnosis code for Other nondisplaced fracture of third 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 S12.291 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S12.291 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S12.291 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other nondisplaced fracture of third cervical vertebra". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S12.291 is S12.29 ("Other fracture of third cervical vertebra"). S12.291 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S12.291 is located in Section S10-S19 — "Injuries to the neck" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S12.291 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other nondisplaced fracture of third 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 Other nondisplaced fracture of third cervical vertebra is S12.291.
Yes, S12.291 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S12.291 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S12.291 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.