Oth traum nondisp spondylolysis of 3rd cervcal vert, 7thG

This code describes a fracture involving the third cervical vertebra that has resulted in a non-displaced spondylolisthesis due to trauma. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is experiencing delayed healing.

Apply this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for a previously diagnosed traumatic, nondisplaced spondylolisthesis of C3, and the physician's documentation indicates that the fracture is not healing at the expected rate. Documentation should clearly state "delayed healing" and specify the C3 level and the traumatic origin of the spondylolisthesis.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" for the fracture component.
• Verify the spondylolisthesis is nondisplaced and traumatically induced, not congenital or degenerative.
• Confirm the encounter is a "subsequent encounter" for fracture care, not initial or sequela.