Injury of nerve root of thoracic spine, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late effect resulting from a past injury to a nerve root originating from the thoracic spinal cord. This could manifest as persistent pain, weakness, sensory deficits, or other neurological impairments in the distribution of the affected thoracic nerve root, occurring after the acute phase of the initial injury has resolved.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with residual symptoms or conditions directly attributable to a previous injury of a thoracic nerve root. This is appropriate for follow-up visits where the primary focus is managing the chronic sequelae, rather than the initial acute injury.

• Always use in conjunction with a code identifying the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, muscle weakness).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past thoracic nerve root injury.
• Do not use for acute or subacute injuries; reserve for conditions that are a late effect.