S12.02XGBillable
Unstable burst fracture of first cervical vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
Short description: Unstbl burst fx first cervcal vert, subs for fx w delay heal
- Chapter
- 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- Category
- S12
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category S12
S12Fracture of cervical vertebra and other parts of neckS12.0Fracture of first cervical vertebraS12.00Unspecified fracture of first cervical vertebraS12.000Unspecified displaced fracture of first cervical vertebraS12.000AUnsp disp fx of first cervical vertebra, init for clos fxYesS12.000BUnsp disp fx of first cervical vertebra, init for opn fxYesS12.000DUnsp disp fx of first cervcal vert, subs for fx w routn healYesS12.000GUnsp disp fx of first cervcal vert, subs for fx w delay healYesS12.000KUnsp disp fx of first cervcal vert, subs for fx w nonunionYesS12.000SUnspecified disp fx of first cervical vertebra, sequelaYesS12.001Unspecified nondisplaced fracture of first cervical vertebraS12.001AUnsp nondisp fx of first cervical vertebra, init for clos fxYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S12.02XG?
S12.02XG is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Unstable burst fracture of first cervical vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing.
Is S12.02XG a billable code?
Yes. S12.02XG is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is S12.02XG in?
S12.02XG falls under Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
When did S12.02XG become effective?
S12.02XG has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to S12.02XG?
S12.02XG belongs to category S12, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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