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

This code signifies a fracture of the seventh cervical vertebra (C7) that is displaced, meaning the bone fragments are not properly aligned. It specifies that the injury is a closed fracture, indicating the skin remains intact over the fracture site. This code is used for the initial treatment encounter for this specific injury.

Apply this code when a patient presents for the first time with a newly diagnosed, displaced fracture of the C7 vertebra, and there is no open wound communicating with the fracture. Documentation should clearly state "displaced C7 fracture" and "closed fracture," along with the initial encounter for treatment.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "closed" for C7; otherwise, an unspecified or open fracture code may be more appropriate.
• The "A" suffix indicates an initial encounter; subsequent care for the same fracture will require different seventh characters (e.g., D for subsequent, P for malunion).
• Distinguish from other cervical vertebral fractures (C1-C6) and non-displaced fractures, which have distinct codes.