Oth traum nondisp spondylolysis of 4th cervcal vert, 7thD

Other traumatic nondisplaced spondylolisthesis of fourth cervical vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a stable, non-displaced forward slippage of the C4 vertebra that resulted from trauma. The fracture is currently healing as expected without complications.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for subsequent visits where a patient is being monitored for a traumatic, nondisplaced spondylolisthesis of the C4 vertebra that is progressing through routine healing. Documentation should clearly state "subsequent encounter," "routine healing," and specify the fourth cervical vertebra.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "traumatic" etiology for the spondylolisthesis.
Verify the encounter is for routine healing, not delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion, which would require different seventh characters.
Confirm the specific cervical vertebra (C4) is documented; codes exist for other cervical levels.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S12.351Oth traum nondisp spondylolysis of fourth cervcal vertebra

S12.351D(current)

Crosswalks

V54.17ApproxICD-9 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 S12.000