2025 ICD-10-CM code S12.601D

Nondisplaced fracture of the seventh cervical vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing.

Use secondary codes from Chapter 20 (External causes of morbidity) to indicate the cause of the injury. If applicable, use an additional code to identify any retained foreign body (Z18.-).

Medical necessity for subsequent care is established by the need for ongoing monitoring of the fracture healing, pain management, and assessment of potential complications.

The provider evaluates the healing progress of the fracture through physical examination and possibly imaging studies. They manage pain, ensure proper alignment, and provide guidance on rehabilitation. The clinical responsibility includes monitoring for complications and adjusting the treatment plan as needed.

In simple words: This code describes a follow-up visit for a broken neck bone (C7 vertebra) that is healing normally. The bone did not move out of place when it was fractured.

Unspecified nondisplaced fracture of seventh cervical vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing. This code is used for encounters after the initial visit for a normally healing fracture.

Example 1: A patient presents for a follow-up visit after sustaining a nondisplaced fracture of the C7 vertebra in a motor vehicle accident two weeks prior. The fracture is healing as expected, and the patient is continuing physical therapy., A patient who fell from a ladder and fractured their seventh cervical vertebra presents for a check-up. The X-ray shows that the fracture is healing without displacement., A patient is being seen for continued neck pain following a nondisplaced fracture of the C7. The patient's healing is progressing as expected, and the pain is managed with medication.

Documentation should include the initial injury date, type of fracture, follow-up examination findings (e.g., range of motion, pain level), imaging reports (if applicable), and treatment plan.

** Excludes1: birth trauma (P10-P15), obstetric trauma (O70-O71). Excludes2: burns and corrosions (T20-T32), effects of foreign body in esophagus (T18.1), effects of foreign body in larynx (T17.3), effects of foreign body in pharynx (T17.2), effects of foreign body in trachea (T17.4), frostbite (T33-T34), insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4).

  • Specialties:Orthopedic surgery, Neurosurgery, Emergency Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Place of Service:Office, On Campus-Outpatient Hospital, Off Campus-Outpatient Hospital
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