Unsp traum displ spondylolysis of 5th cervcal vert, 7thD

Unspecified traumatic displaced spondylolisthesis of fifth cervical vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a traumatic forward slippage of the fifth cervical vertebra (C5) over the sixth (C6) due to an injury, where the specific type of spondylolisthesis is not documented. This particular code is for a follow-up encounter during the routine healing phase of the fracture that caused the displacement.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for patients presenting for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed traumatic C5 spondylolisthesis with an unspecified displacement, where the fracture is healing as expected. Documentation should clearly indicate a traumatic etiology, C5 involvement, displacement, and the "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing" status.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "traumatic" and "displaced" for accurate code assignment.
Verify the encounter is for routine healing; use different codes for delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.
Confirm the specific cervical vertebra (C5) is documented; avoid using this code for other cervical levels.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S12.430Unsp traumatic displ spondylolysis of fifth cervcal vertebra

S12.430D(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