Unsp traum nondisp spondylolysis of 7th cervcal vert, init

This code signifies a stable, non-displaced fracture of the seventh cervical vertebra (C7) that has resulted in an anterior slippage of one vertebral body over another, without the specific cause of the trauma being documented. The spondylolisthesis is traumatic in origin, but the exact mechanism of injury is not specified. This code is for the initial treatment phase of a closed fracture.

Use this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, traumatic spondylolisthesis of C7 where imaging confirms a non-displaced fracture, but the specific type of trauma is not detailed in the medical record. Documentation should clearly state "nondisplaced," "closed fracture," "C7," and "spondylolisthesis" of traumatic origin.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "closed fracture" for accurate code assignment.
• Do not use this code if the spondylolisthesis is congenital, degenerative, or iatrogenic; specific codes exist for those etiologies.
• Confirm the encounter is for the initial treatment of the fracture; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.