Wedge compression fracture of second thor vertebra, sequela

This code signifies a wedge-shaped compression fracture of the second thoracic vertebra, where the anterior portion of the vertebral body has collapsed more than the posterior. The "S" at the end indicates that this is a sequela, meaning it represents a late effect or complication of the original injury, not the acute fracture itself. This could include chronic pain, deformity, or neurological deficits resulting from the past fracture.

Use this code when documenting conditions that are a direct consequence of a previously healed or resolved wedge compression fracture of the T2 vertebra. This applies to patients presenting with ongoing symptoms or complications years after the initial injury. It should be used when the acute phase of the fracture has passed and the current encounter addresses the long-term effects.

• Always assign an additional code(s) to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, kyphosis, spinal stenosis).
• Do not use this code for an acute or current fracture; refer to the appropriate acute fracture code for those scenarios.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous T2 wedge compression fracture.