Oth disp fx of 7th cervcal vert, subs for fx w routn heal

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a fracture of the seventh cervical vertebra that has been displaced from its normal anatomical position. The "D" seventh character indicates that the fracture is healing routinely without complications during this subsequent visit.

Apply this code for patients presenting for routine follow-up care of a previously diagnosed displaced C7 vertebral fracture. Documentation should confirm that the fracture is progressing as expected towards healing, and the encounter is not for initial treatment or management of complications.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and identifies the seventh cervical vertebra.
• The "D" seventh character is appropriate only for subsequent encounters where routine healing is observed.
• Do not use this code for initial treatment (use "A" seventh character) or for encounters involving delayed healing or nonunion (use "G" or "K" seventh characters, respectively).