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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for Cricoid cartilage fracture

S12.8

Fracture of other parts of neck

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Fracture, traumatic (abduction) (adduction) (separation) › cricoid cartilage”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding Cricoid cartilage fracture

The ICD-10-CM code for Cricoid cartilage fracture is S12.8 (Fracture of other parts of neck).

Within S12, choose S12.8 (other parts of neck) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: first cervical vertebra (S12.0), second cervical vertebra (S12.1), third cervical vertebra (S12.2), fourth cervical vertebra (S12.3), fifth cervical vertebra (S12.4), sixth cervical vertebra (S12.5), seventh cervical vertebra (S12.6) and neck, unspecified (S12.9).

Codes in this range require a 7th character: A for initial encounter, D for subsequent encounter and S for sequela. Use placeholder "X" characters to fill any empty positions before the 7th character.

Code first: any associated cervical spinal cord injury (S14.0, S14.1-).

Common questions about Cricoid cartilage fracture ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for Cricoid cartilage fracture?

S12.8 — Fracture of other parts of neck (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S12.8 billable?

No. S12.8 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.