Stable burst fracture of T11-T12 vertebra, sequela

This code signifies a stable burst fracture affecting the T11-T12 vertebrae, indicating that the fracture has healed or is no longer acutely unstable. It is used to report conditions or complications that arise as a direct result of this past injury, even if the original fracture itself is no longer active.

Apply this code when documenting long-term effects, chronic pain, neurological deficits, or other sequelae directly attributable to a previously sustained stable burst fracture of the T11-T12 spinal segment. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters after the initial healing phase of the fracture.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the primary condition or symptom being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past T11-T12 burst fracture.
• Do not use this code for acute or active T11-T12 burst fractures; those require acute fracture codes.