Oth traum nondisp spondylolysis of sixth cervcal vert, sqla

This code describes a chronic or late effect of a traumatic injury to the sixth cervical vertebra (C6) resulting in a nondisplaced spondylolisthesis. This means that a C6 vertebral body has slipped forward relative to the vertebra below it, but without significant displacement, and the condition is a residual effect of an earlier trauma. The "S" at the end indicates that this is a sequela code, used for complications or conditions that arise as a direct result of an initial injury, even after the acute phase has passed.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a long-term consequence of a traumatic C6 spondylolisthesis that was nondisplaced. This applies when the initial injury occurred in the past, and the current encounter addresses ongoing issues directly attributable to that past trauma. Documentation should clearly state a history of traumatic C6 spondylolisthesis, specify it was nondisplaced, and indicate that the current condition is a sequela.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "traumatic" etiology for the spondylolisthesis.
• The "S" character indicates a sequela; this code should be used for conditions treated long after the acute injury has healed.
• Do not use this code for acute traumatic spondylolisthesis; use an acute injury code from the S12 category for initial encounters.