Unspecified disp fx of fifth cervical vertebra, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect arising from an unspecific type of displaced fracture of the C5 vertebra. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but the patient continues to experience residual problems directly attributable to that past fracture.

Apply this code when documentation clearly links a current condition (e.g., chronic pain, neurological deficit, limited range of motion) as a sequela of a previously sustained, unspecified, displaced C5 vertebral fracture. The patient is no longer in the acute phase of injury treatment.

• Requires a seventh character 'S' to indicate sequela; do not use for active treatment of the fracture.
• Always code the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, myelopathy) first, followed by this sequela code.
• Ensure documentation explicitly states the current condition is a "late effect" or "sequela" of the past C5 fracture.