Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S12.430 is the diagnosis code for Unspecified traumatic displaced spondylolisthesis of fifth 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 S12.430 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S12.430 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S12.430 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Unspecified traumatic displaced spondylolisthesis of fifth cervical vertebra". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S12.430 is S12.43 ("Unspecified traumatic spondylolisthesis of fifth cervical vertebra"). S12.430 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S12.430 is located in Section S10-S19 — "Injuries to the neck" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S12.430 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Unspecified traumatic displaced spondylolisthesis of fifth 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 Unspecified traumatic displaced spondylolisthesis of fifth cervical vertebra is S12.430.
Yes, S12.430 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S12.430 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S12.430 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.