Includes: cervical:
. neural arch
. spine
. spinous process
. transverse process
. vertebra
. vertebral arch
The following subdivisions are provided for optional use in a supplementary character position where it is not possible or not desired to use multiple coding to identify fracture and open wound; a fracture not indicated as closed or open should be classified as closed.
0 closed
1 open
S12.0
Fracture of first cervical vertebra
Atlas
S12.1
Fracture of second cervical vertebra
Axis
S12.2
Fracture of other specified cervical vertebra
Excludes: multiple fractures of cervical spine (S12.7)
S12.7
Multiple fractures of cervical spine
S12.8
Fracture of other parts of neck
Hyoid bone
Larynx
Thyroid cartilage
Trachea
S12.9
Fracture of neck, part unspecified
Fracture of cervical:
. spine NOS
. vertebra NOS