Traumatic spondylopathy, sacral and sacrococcygeal region

This code signifies a structural abnormality or disease of the sacral or sacrococcygeal spine resulting from a traumatic injury. It encompasses conditions like fractures, dislocations, or other post-traumatic deformities affecting the sacrum or the joint between the sacrum and coccyx. This is distinct from degenerative or congenital spondylopathies.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a traumatic etiology for a spondylopathy affecting the sacral or sacrococcygeal region. This includes cases of sacral fractures, sacrococcygeal dislocations, or post-traumatic instability in these areas. Supporting documentation should specify the traumatic event and the resulting spinal pathology.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly links the spondylopathy to a traumatic event; otherwise, a non-traumatic spondylopathy code may be more appropriate.
• Do not use this code for congenital or degenerative conditions of the sacrum or coccyx.
• Sequence this code after any acute injury codes if the traumatic event is still within the acute phase of treatment.