Oth traum nondisp spondylolysis of 7th cervcal vert, 7thG

Other traumatic nondisplaced spondylolisthesis of seventh cervical vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a traumatic, non-displaced forward slippage of the C7 vertebra over the vertebra below it, which was not present at birth. The patient is in the healing phase of the fracture, but the healing process is taking longer than expected.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed traumatic spondylolisthesis of C7, and the physician notes delayed healing of the associated fracture. Documentation should clearly state "delayed healing" and specify the C7 level and traumatic origin.

💡Coding Tips

Requires a seventh character "G" for subsequent encounter with delayed healing.
Distinguish from congenital or degenerative spondylolisthesis.
Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "traumatic" etiology.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S12.651Oth traum nondisp spondylolysis of seventh cervcal vertebra

S12.651G(current)

Crosswalks

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 S12.000Unspecified displaced fracture of first cervical vertebra S12.000A