Other fracture of unspecified lumbar vertebra, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect resulting from a fracture of an unspecified lumbar vertebra, where the specific type of fracture is not detailed. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but the patient continues to experience residual problems directly attributable to that past fracture.

Use this code when documenting conditions such as chronic pain, nerve damage, spinal instability, or deformity that are directly linked to a previously sustained lumbar vertebral fracture. This applies when the acute phase of the fracture has passed, and the current encounter addresses these persistent issues.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific residual condition (e.g., chronic pain, kyphosis).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past lumbar vertebral fracture.
• Avoid using this code for acute or active fractures; those require codes from the initial injury phase.