Dislocation of unspecified cervical vertebrae, sequela

This code signifies the long-term effects or complications arising from a past dislocation of an unspecified cervical vertebra. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but the patient continues to experience residual symptoms or conditions directly attributable to that prior dislocation.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a current condition that is a direct consequence of a previously treated cervical vertebral dislocation, and the acute phase of the dislocation has passed. Documentation should clearly link the current sequela to the historical cervical dislocation, often found in the patient's history or assessment notes.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, neurological deficit).
• Ensure the medical record explicitly states that the current condition is a "sequela" or "due to old injury" of a cervical dislocation.
• Do not use this code for acute or current cervical dislocations; those require codes from the acute injury section.