Fatigue fx vertebra, thor region, subs for fx w routn heal

This code signifies a stress fracture of a vertebral body within the thoracic spine, specifically when the patient is seen for follow-up care during the normal healing process. It indicates that the fracture is progressing as expected without complications.

Apply this code for follow-up visits where a patient is being monitored for a thoracic vertebral fatigue fracture that is healing routinely. Documentation should confirm the fracture's location, its nature as a fatigue or stress fracture, and that the encounter is for subsequent care with no reported complications or delayed healing.

• Ensure documentation specifies "fatigue" or "stress" fracture; traumatic fractures use different codes.
• The "D" seventh character indicates subsequent encounter for routine healing; use "A" for initial encounter and "G" for subsequent encounter with delayed healing.
• Always confirm the specific vertebral region (cervical, thoracic, lumbar) as this dictates the fourth and fifth characters.