Wedge compression fracture of unsp lumbar vertebra, sequela

This code describes the long-term effects or complications arising from a wedge compression fracture of an unspecified lumbar vertebra. It indicates that the acute injury has healed, but residual issues related to the fracture persist. These sequelae can include chronic pain, deformity, or functional limitations.

Apply this code when documenting conditions directly resulting from a previously sustained wedge compression fracture of a lumbar vertebra, where the specific vertebral level was not documented or is unknown. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing chronic pain, instability, or neurological deficits that are a direct consequence of the old fracture.

• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, kyphosis).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior wedge compression fracture.
• Avoid using this code for acute or subacute fractures; those require different codes.