Other nondisp fx of sixth cervical vertebra, sequela

This code signifies a healed or residual condition resulting from a previous nondisplaced fracture of the sixth cervical vertebra. It indicates that the acute phase of the fracture has passed, but the patient continues to experience long-term effects or complications directly attributable to the original injury.

Apply this code when a patient presents with ongoing symptoms (e.g., chronic pain, limited range of motion, neurological deficits) directly related to a prior nondisplaced C6 fracture. Documentation should clearly state the fracture is old, healed, or a sequela, and link the current symptoms to this past injury.

• Always use a seventh character "S" for sequela when coding for late effects of an injury.
• Do not use this code for acute or active fractures; those require a different seventh character.
• Ensure documentation explicitly states the connection between the current condition and the past C6 fracture.