Oth traum nondisp spondylolysis of 5th cervcal vert, 7thD

This code describes a spinal injury where the fifth cervical vertebra has slipped forward relative to the vertebra below it, but the slippage is not severe enough to cause significant displacement. This specific code is used when the patient is receiving follow-up care for this fracture, and the healing process is progressing as expected without complications.

Use this code for patients presenting for routine follow-up appointments, such as cast changes, physical therapy, or repeat imaging, after an initial diagnosis of a nondisplaced traumatic spondylolisthesis of C5. Documentation should clearly indicate the encounter is for subsequent care of the fracture and that healing is routine.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "traumatic" to differentiate from congenital or degenerative spondylolisthesis.
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for routine healing; do not use for initial treatment or encounters for delayed/nonunion.
• Verify the specific cervical vertebra involved (C5 in this case) as codes vary by vertebral level.