Is S12.251 a billable code?
No. S12.251 is a header code that groups 6 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
S12.251: Other traumatic nondisplaced spondylolisthesis of third cervical vertebra
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S12.251 groups related diagnoses under other traumatic nondisplaced spondylolisthesis of third cervical vertebra. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S12.251
- S12.251AOther traumatic nondisplaced spondylolisthesis of third cervical vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S12.251BOther traumatic nondisplaced spondylolisthesis of third cervical vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture
- S12.251DOther traumatic nondisplaced spondylolisthesis of third cervical vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S12.251GOther traumatic nondisplaced spondylolisthesis of third cervical vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S12.251KOther traumatic nondisplaced spondylolisthesis of third cervical vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S12.251SOther traumatic nondisplaced spondylolisthesis of third cervical vertebra, sequela
Other codes in S12.25 Other traumatic spondylolisthesis of third cervical vertebra
S12.251 questions
What does S12.251 mean?
S12.251 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other traumatic nondisplaced spondylolisthesis of third cervical vertebra. It is in chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.