S12.8
Billable codeFracture of other parts of neck
The ICD-10 code for fracture of other parts of neck is S12.8.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Fracture of hyoid bone
- Fracture of larynx
- Fracture of thyroid cartilage
- Fracture of trachea
7th character definitions
These definitions specify what each valid 7th-character value means for codes in this category.
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7th character note
This category requires a 7th character to indicate additional clinical detail (e.g. encounter type: initial, subsequent, sequela). The code is incomplete without it.
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code S12.8
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •This category requires a 7th character. Documentation should clearly indicate the episode of care (initial encounter, subsequent encounter, or sequela).
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- S12.0Fracture of first cervical vertebranon-billable header
- S12.1Fracture of second cervical vertebranon-billable header
- S12.2Fracture of third cervical vertebranon-billable header
- S12.3Fracture of fourth cervical vertebranon-billable header
- S12.4Fracture of fifth cervical vertebranon-billable header
- S12.5Fracture of sixth cervical vertebranon-billable header
- S12.6Fracture of seventh cervical vertebranon-billable header
- S12.9Fracture of neck, unspecified
- S12.8Fracture of other parts of neck