Type III traum spondylolysis of 7th cervcal vert, 7thD

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a Type III traumatic spondylolisthesis involving the seventh cervical vertebra, where the fracture is healing routinely. Type III indicates a bilateral pedicle fracture with anterior displacement of the vertebral body. This specific code is used when the patient is in the healing phase and not experiencing complications.

Apply this code for patients presenting for routine follow-up care of a previously diagnosed and treated Type III traumatic spondylolisthesis of C7. Documentation should confirm the fracture is healing as expected without complications, and the encounter is not for initial treatment or active management of complications. This code is appropriate when the patient is past the initial acute phase of injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "Type III traumatic spondylolisthesis" and "seventh cervical vertebra" for accurate code selection.
• The "XD" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for a fracture with routine healing; do not use for initial treatment or encounters for delayed/nonunion.
• Always sequence this code as a primary diagnosis when it is the reason for the encounter, or as a secondary diagnosis if another condition is the primary reason for the visit.