Other nondisp fx of seventh cervical vertebra, sequela

This code indicates a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a previously sustained, nondisplaced fracture of the seventh cervical vertebra. The original injury has healed, but the patient is now experiencing residual symptoms or conditions directly attributable to that past fracture.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current problem that is a direct consequence of an old, nondisplaced C7 vertebral fracture. Documentation must clearly link the current condition (e.g., chronic pain, nerve impingement, deformity) to the historical fracture and specify that the fracture was nondisplaced.

• Always sequence the sequela code first, followed by a code describing the specific residual condition (e.g., chronic pain, myelopathy).
• Ensure documentation explicitly states "sequela," "late effect," or clearly indicates a current problem resulting from a healed past fracture.
• Distinguish from active fractures (initial or subsequent encounter) which would use different seventh characters.