Other disp fx of seventh cervical vertebra, sequela

This code indicates a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a previously sustained, displaced fracture of the seventh cervical vertebra (C7) that was not otherwise specified. It signifies that the initial injury has healed, but residual issues or conditions persist as a direct result.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a current condition directly attributable to an old, healed, displaced C7 fracture. Documentation should clearly link the current sequela (e.g., chronic pain, neurological deficit, deformity) to the past fracture event. This code is used for the sequela itself, not the acute fracture.

• Always sequence the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, myelopathy) before this code.
• Ensure documentation explicitly states the condition is a "sequela," "late effect," or "due to old fracture."
• Do not use this code for acute or active fractures; those require codes from the initial injury phase.