ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Fracture, traumatic (abduction) (adduction) (separation) thyroid cartilage: S12.8
The ICD-10-CM index points "Fracture, traumatic (abduction) (adduction) (separation) thyroid cartilage" to S12.8, Fracture of other parts of neck. S12.8 is not billable on its own. Add the 7th character for the encounter, for example S12.8XXA, Fracture of other parts of neck, initial encounter.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 Alphabetic Index file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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More specific codes in S12
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- S12Fracture of cervical vertebra and other parts of neckHeader
- S12.0Fracture of first cervical vertebraHeader
- S12.00Unspecified fracture of first cervical vertebraHeader
- S12.01Stable burst fracture of first cervical vertebraHeader
- S12.02Unstable burst fracture of first cervical vertebraHeader
- S12.03Posterior arch fracture of first cervical vertebraHeader
- S12.04Lateral mass fracture of first cervical vertebraHeader
- S12.09Other fracture of first cervical vertebraHeader
- S12.1Fracture of second cervical vertebraHeader
- S12.10Unspecified fracture of second cervical vertebraHeader
- S12.11Type II dens fractureHeader
- S12.12Other dens fractureHeader
- S12.13Unspecified traumatic spondylolisthesis of second cervical vertebraHeader
- S12.14Type III traumatic spondylolisthesis of second cervical vertebraHeader
- S12.15Other traumatic spondylolisthesis of second cervical vertebraHeader
- S12.19Other fracture of second cervical vertebraHeader
- S12.2Fracture of third cervical vertebraHeader
- S12.20Unspecified fracture of third cervical vertebraHeader
- S12.23Unspecified traumatic spondylolisthesis of third cervical vertebraHeader
- S12.24Type III traumatic spondylolisthesis of third cervical vertebraHeader
- S12.25Other traumatic spondylolisthesis of third cervical vertebraHeader
- S12.29Other fracture of third cervical vertebraHeader
- S12.3Fracture of fourth cervical vertebraHeader
- S12.30Unspecified fracture of fourth cervical vertebraHeader
- S12.33Unspecified traumatic spondylolisthesis of fourth cervical vertebraHeader
- S12.34Type III traumatic spondylolisthesis of fourth cervical vertebraHeader
- S12.35Other traumatic spondylolisthesis of fourth cervical vertebraHeader
- S12.39Other fracture of fourth cervical vertebraHeader
- S12.4Fracture of fifth cervical vertebraHeader
- S12.40Unspecified fracture of fifth cervical vertebraHeader
- S12.43Unspecified traumatic spondylolisthesis of fifth cervical vertebraHeader
- S12.44Type III traumatic spondylolisthesis of fifth cervical vertebraHeader
- S12.45Other traumatic spondylolisthesis of fifth cervical vertebraHeader
- S12.49Other fracture of fifth cervical vertebraHeader
- S12.5Fracture of sixth cervical vertebraHeader
- S12.50Unspecified fracture of sixth cervical vertebraHeader
- S12.53Unspecified traumatic spondylolisthesis of sixth cervical vertebraHeader
- S12.54Type III traumatic spondylolisthesis of sixth cervical vertebraHeader
- S12.55Other traumatic spondylolisthesis of sixth cervical vertebraHeader
- S12.59Other fracture of sixth cervical vertebraHeader
- S12.6Fracture of seventh cervical vertebraHeader
- S12.60Unspecified fracture of seventh cervical vertebraHeader
- S12.63Unspecified traumatic spondylolisthesis of seventh cervical vertebraHeader
- S12.64Type III traumatic spondylolisthesis of seventh cervical vertebraHeader
- S12.65Other traumatic spondylolisthesis of seventh cervical vertebraHeader
- S12.69Other fracture of seventh cervical vertebraHeader
- S12.8Fracture of other parts of neckHeader
- S12.9Fracture of neck, unspecifiedHeader
Code first
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From S12. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Code first any associated cervical spinal cord injury (S14.0, S14.1-)
Related pages
- S12.8 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category S12Every code under it
- Chapter 19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
- Check a list of ICD-10 codes
- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Fracture, traumatic (abduction) (adduction) (separation) thyroid cartilage?
The ICD-10-CM index points "Fracture, traumatic (abduction) (adduction) (separation) thyroid cartilage" to S12.8, Fracture of other parts of neck. S12.8 is not billable on its own. Add the 7th character for the encounter, for example S12.8XXA, Fracture of other parts of neck, initial encounter.
Is S12.8 billable?
No. S12.8 is a header in the FY2027 CDC file. Report a more specific code under it.
What chapter is S12.8 in?
Chapter 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.