Other fracture of T11-T12 vertebra, sequela

This code indicates a long-term complication or late effect resulting from a previous fracture of the T11 or T12 thoracic vertebrae, excluding compression or burst fractures. It signifies that the initial injury has healed, but the patient is now experiencing residual issues directly attributable to that past fracture.

Use this code when documenting conditions such as chronic pain, deformity, nonunion, malunion, or nerve impingement that are a direct consequence of a healed fracture of the T11 or T12 vertebrae. This applies when the acute phase of the fracture has passed, and the patient is being treated for the sequelae.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific condition or symptom being treated (e.g., chronic pain).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a previous T11 or T12 vertebral fracture.
• Distinguish from active fractures; this code is for healed fractures with ongoing issues.