Oth disp fx of sixth cervical vertebra, init for clos fx

This code signifies a fracture of the sixth cervical vertebra that is out of anatomical alignment, but not specified as a burst, comminuted, or other specific type. It indicates the initial treatment phase for a fracture where the skin remains intact over the injury site.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed, displaced fracture of the C6 vertebra that has not broken the skin. Documentation should clearly state "displaced C6 fracture" and confirm the initial encounter for treatment and a closed injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "C6" to differentiate from non-displaced or other cervical levels.
• Verify the encounter is truly "initial" for this specific fracture; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• Confirm the fracture is "closed" (skin intact); open fractures have distinct coding.