Oth traum nondisp spondylolysis of 3rd cervcal vert, 7thD

Other traumatic nondisplaced spondylolisthesis of third cervical vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a fracture of the third cervical vertebra (C3) that resulted in a traumatic, nondisplaced spondylolisthesis, and is currently healing routinely. It indicates that the initial injury has been treated and the patient is in a recovery phase without complications.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for patients presenting for follow-up care of a C3 traumatic nondisplaced spondylolisthesis when the fracture is healing as expected. Documentation should explicitly state "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing" for the C3 spondylolisthesis.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "traumatic" spondylolisthesis of C3.
Verify the encounter is for follow-up care and not the initial treatment or a delayed/nonunion healing.
Distinguish from other cervical vertebral fractures or spondylolisthesis types (e.g., degenerative).

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Code Hierarchy

▲S12.251Oth traum nondisp spondylolysis of third cervcal vertebra

S12.251D(current)

Crosswalks

V54.17ApproxICD-9 V54.17ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S12Fracture of cervical vertebra and other parts of neck S12.0Fracture of first cervical vertebra S12.00Unspecified fracture of first cervical vertebra S12.000