Oth fracture of second thoracic vertebra, init for clos fx

This code specifies a fracture of the second thoracic vertebra that is not further specified as a compression or burst fracture. It indicates an acute injury where the skin over the fracture site is intact.

Apply this code for initial encounters with patients presenting with a newly diagnosed, closed fracture of the T2 vertebra, where the specific type of fracture (e.g., compression, burst) is not documented. This is appropriate when the provider has not yet specified the exact morphology of the vertebral body fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "closed fracture" and specifies the T2 vertebra.
• Verify this is the initial encounter for the fracture; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.
• If the specific type of T2 fracture (e.g., compression, burst) is documented, a more specific code should be used.