| Full description | Unstable burst fracture of first cervical vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture |
| Billable | Yes |
| Chapter | Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) |
| Section | Injuries to the neck (S10-S19) |
| Parent code | S12.02 — Unstable burst fracture of first cervical vertebra |