Oth traum nondisp spondylolysis of sixth cervcal vert, 7thB

This code signifies a traumatic forward slippage of the C6 vertebra over C7, where the vertebral body remains in its normal anatomical alignment (nondisplaced) and the fracture is open, meaning the skin and soft tissue are compromised. This specific code is for the initial treatment encounter for this injury.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with an acute, open traumatic spondylolisthesis of the C6 vertebra that is documented as nondisplaced. This is used for the first time the patient receives active treatment for this specific injury. Documentation must clearly specify "open fracture," "nondisplaced," "traumatic," and "C6 vertebra."

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "nondisplaced" to differentiate from displaced spondylolisthesis.
• Verify the encounter is indeed the "initial encounter" for active treatment of this specific injury.
• Confirm the fracture is described as "open" and not "closed" or unspecified.