Wedge compression fracture of unsp thor vertebra, sequela

This code signifies a wedge-shaped compression fracture affecting an unspecified thoracic vertebra, where the fracture itself is no longer acute but has resulted in a long-term consequence or complication. This could include persistent pain, deformity, or functional limitation stemming from the original injury.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a sequela (e.g., chronic pain, kyphosis, nerve impingement) directly attributable to a past wedge compression fracture of an unspecified thoracic vertebra. This code is appropriate when the acute phase of the fracture has passed, and the current encounter addresses the residual effects.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, kyphosis).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past thoracic wedge compression fracture.
• Avoid using this code for acute or subacute fractures; those require different codes.