Unspecified nondisp fx of seventh cervical vertebra, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a previously sustained, unspecified, nondisplaced fracture of the seventh cervical vertebra. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but the patient continues to experience residual symptoms or conditions directly attributable to that past fracture.

Use this code when a patient presents with a current condition or symptom that is a direct consequence of a healed, nondisplaced C7 vertebral fracture. Documentation should clearly link the current complaint to the prior injury, often through a history of the fracture and ongoing related issues such as chronic pain, nerve impingement, or limited range of motion.

• Requires a seventh character "S" to denote sequela, indicating a complication or late effect of the original injury.
• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, myelopathy).
• Ensure documentation explicitly states the connection between the current condition and the healed C7 fracture.