Type III traum spondylolysis of third cervcal vertebra, init

This code signifies a traumatic anterior displacement of the C3 vertebral body over C4, specifically a Type III fracture pattern (bilateral pedicle or pars interarticularis fracture), resulting from a closed injury. This is the initial encounter for treatment of this specific cervical spine fracture.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states a traumatic spondylolisthesis of the C3 vertebra, classified as Type III, and the fracture is closed. This code is appropriate for the initial phase of care, including evaluation, surgical repair, or initial non-surgical management.

• Ensure documentation specifies "Type III" spondylolisthesis and the "third cervical vertebra" (C3).
• Confirm the encounter is for the initial treatment of the fracture; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.
• Distinguish from pathological or congenital spondylolisthesis, which are coded differently.