Compression fractures occur most often in the lower portion of the thoracic (middle) spine or in the upper portion of the lumbar (lower) spine, where stressed tend to be highest on the vertebrae. There are three types of compression fractures: wedge, crush, and burst. Wedge fracture. A wedge fracture is the most common type of compression fracture.
It usually occurs in the front of the cylinder-shaped vertebra, causing the front of the vertebra to collapse but leaving the back of the bone intact, resulting in a wedge shape. A wedge compression fracture is usually a mechanically stable fracture, but can lead to spinal deformity, such as a hunchback posture.
The compression fracture may cause a compression deformity; the deformity (known as the hunchback deformity - kyphosis) occurs when the fractured vertebra collapses shortening and tilting the vertebra forward.
2018/2019 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S32.019A. Unspecified fracture of first lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture. S32.019A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
ICD-10-CM Code for Wedge compression fracture of first lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture S32. 010A.
000A for Wedge compression fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes .
A pathologic bone fracture due to osteoporosis. It is generally caused by a fall from a standing height or lower and usually involves the spine, hip, or wrist. Breaks in bones resulting from low bone mass and microarchitectural deterioration characteristic of osteoporosis.
Collapsed vertebra, not elsewhere classified, thoracic region, initial encounter for fracture. M48. 54XA is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M48.
000 for Wedge compression fracture of unspecified lumbar vertebra is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes .
S32. 000A - Wedge compression fracture of unspecified lumbar vertebra [initial encounter for closed fracture] | ICD-10-CM.
0 – Age-Related Osteoporosis without Current Pathological Fracture. ICD-Code M81. 0 is a billable ICD-10 code used for healthcare diagnosis reimbursement of Age-Related Osteoporosis without Current Pathological Fracture.
ICD-10 code M80. 08XA for Age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, vertebra(e), initial encounter for fracture is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Osteopathies and chondropathies .
Osteoporosis without current pathological fracture A disorder characterized by reduced bone mass, with a decrease in cortical thickness and in the number and size of the trabeculae of cancellous bone (but normal chemical composition), resulting in increased fracture incidence.
In a compression fracture, the vertebral body collapses. The most common type of compression fracture is a wedge fracture, in which the front of the vertebral body collapses but the back does not, meaning that the bone assumes a wedge shape.
Although all compression fractures have an underlying pathology, the term pathologic vertebral compression fracture (pVCF) is traditionally reserved for fractures that result from primary or metastatic spine tumors.
Vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) occur when the bony block or vertebral body in the spine collapses, which can lead to severe pain, deformity and loss of height. These fractures more commonly occur in the thoracic spine (the middle portion of the spine), especially in the lower part.
542 Pathological fractures and musculoskeletal and connective tissue malignancy with mcc
The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M80.08XA became effective on October 1, 2021 .
Wedge compression fracture of unspecified lumbar vertebra, sequela. S32. 000S is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
The type of fracture in the spine that is typically caused by osteoporosis is generally referred to as a compression fracture. A compression fracture is usually defined as a vertebral bone in the spine that has decreased at least 15 to 20% in height due to fracture. They rarely occur above the T7 level of the spine.
Compression fractures may be considered traumatic or pathologic. Review the medical record to determine whether there was significant trauma to cause the compression fracture. If the documentation is unclear, ask the physician for clarification.
542 Pathological fractures and musculoskeletal and connective tissue malignancy with mcc
The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M48.54XA became effective on October 1, 2021.