Dislocation of T5/T6 thoracic vertebra, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from a previous dislocation of the thoracic vertebra at the T5/T6 level. It indicates that the patient is experiencing ongoing issues directly attributable to that past injury, rather than an acute dislocation.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with chronic pain, instability, neurological deficits, or other persistent problems that are a direct consequence of a prior T5/T6 vertebral dislocation. This would be used after the initial acute injury has healed, but its effects continue to impact the patient's health.

• Requires an additional code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, neurological deficit).
• Do not use for acute or subacute dislocations; those have their own specific codes.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the historical T5/T6 dislocation.