Oth traum nondisp spondylolysis of sixth cervcal vert, init

This code signifies a traumatic injury to the sixth cervical vertebra (C6) where one part of the vertebra has slipped forward or backward relative to the one below it (spondylolisthesis), but without significant displacement. The fracture is not open to the external environment (closed).

Apply this code when documentation clearly states a traumatic, nondisplaced spondylolisthesis of the C6 vertebra, and the patient is receiving initial active treatment for the fracture. This includes emergency room visits, initial surgical interventions, or the first encounter for conservative management.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "traumatic" to differentiate from congenital or degenerative forms.
• Verify the specific cervical vertebra (C6) is identified; codes exist for other cervical levels.
• The "A" seventh character indicates an initial encounter for active treatment; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.