Other nondisp fx of fifth cervical vertebra, sequela

This code indicates a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a previously sustained nondisplaced fracture of the fifth cervical vertebra, which is not otherwise specified. The initial injury has healed, but the patient continues to experience residual symptoms or conditions directly attributable to that fracture.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a sequela (e.g., chronic pain, limited range of motion, neurological deficits) directly resulting from a past nondisplaced C5 vertebral fracture. Documentation should clearly state the connection between the current condition and the old fracture, and indicate that the acute phase of the fracture has passed.

• Always sequence the sequela code first, followed by codes for the specific residual condition(s) (e.g., chronic pain, myelopathy).
• Ensure documentation explicitly links the current symptoms to the previous C5 fracture and specifies "nondisplaced."
• Do not use this code for acute or subacute fractures; those require codes from the initial encounter or subsequent encounter categories.