Other infective spondylopathies, thoracic region

This code signifies an inflammatory condition of the vertebrae in the thoracic spine caused by an infection, excluding tuberculosis or other specific infectious agents. It indicates an infection affecting the vertebral body, intervertebral disc, or surrounding soft tissues within the chest region.

Apply this code when documentation specifies an infectious spondylopathy localized to the thoracic spine, and the causative organism is not explicitly identified as tuberculous or another specific type. This is appropriate for cases like bacterial spondylitis or discitis in the thoracic region where the specific pathogen is unknown or not otherwise classified.

• Always specify the infectious agent with an additional code if known (e.g., B95-B97).
• Differentiate from tuberculous spondylitis (A18.01) and other specified infectious spondylopathies.
• Ensure documentation clearly states the thoracic region is affected and the etiology is infectious.