Unsp traum nondisp spondylolysis of 7th cervcal vert, 7thD

Unspecified traumatic nondisplaced spondylolisthesis of seventh cervical vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a fracture of the seventh cervical vertebra (C7) where a traumatic spondylolisthesis, meaning a forward displacement of the vertebra, was present but not specified as to type and was nondisplaced. The fracture is currently undergoing routine healing.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for a subsequent visit related to a previously diagnosed, unspecified traumatic nondisplaced spondylolisthesis of C7, and the medical record indicates the fracture is healing normally. Documentation should confirm the traumatic origin, nondisplaced nature, and the routine healing status.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing" for the fracture.
Distinguish from initial encounters (A) or encounters for delayed/nonunion healing (G, K, P, S).
Verify the specific vertebral level (C7) and the nondisplaced nature of the spondylolisthesis.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S12.631Unsp traum nondisp spondylolysis of seventh cervcal vertebra

S12.631D(current)

Crosswalks

V54.17ApproxICD-9 V54.17ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S12Fracture of cervical vertebra and other parts of neck S12.0Fracture of first cervical vertebra S12.00Unspecified fracture of first cervical vertebra S12.000