Oth fracture of T7-T8 thor vertebra, subs for fx w nonunion

This code signifies a fracture of either the seventh or eighth thoracic vertebra, excluding compression or burst fractures, that is not healing properly. The patient is being seen for ongoing management of this specific fracture, which has failed to unite.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed T7 or T8 thoracic vertebral fracture (other than compression or burst) that has been determined to be a nonunion. This includes visits for continued conservative treatment, evaluation for surgical intervention, or post-surgical follow-up for a nonunion.

• Confirm documentation explicitly states "nonunion" for the T7 or T8 fracture.
• Ensure the fracture type is not a compression or burst fracture; if so, a different code is required.
• This is a subsequent encounter code, so it should not be used for the initial treatment of the fracture.