what is icd 10 code for t12 burst fracture

by Dr. Gregoria Kuphal 7 min read

081D for Stable burst fracture of T11-T12 vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes .

What is a T12 burst fracture?

Spine Disorders A burst fracture is an injury in which the vertebra, the primary bone of the spine, breaks in multiple directions.

Is a burst fracture the same as a compression fracture?

A compression fracture is a condition in which a vertebra is crushed only in the front part of the spine, causing a wedge shape. If a vertebra is crushed in all directions, the condition is called a burst fracture. Burst fractures are much more severe than compression fractures.

What is a stable burst fracture?

In general, a stable burst fracture is one in which there is no neurologic injury, in which the angulation of the spine is less than 20 degrees and in which the amount of spinal canal compromise is less than 50 percent. In these patients, treatment with a brace may lead to an excellent result.

What is an axial burst fracture?

Burst fractures are a type of compression fracture related to high-energy axial loading spinal trauma that results in disruption of a vertebral body endplate and the posterior vertebral body cortex. Retropulsion of posterior cortex fragments into the spinal canal is frequently included in the definition.

Is a burst fracture a spinal cord injury?

A burst fracture is a spinal injury where the vertebra breaks due to immediate and severe compression. Immediate trauma such as a car accident or a severe fall are the leading causes for burst fractures with pieces of the vertebra shattering into surrounding tissues and sometimes the spinal canal.

Which of the following is most commonly associated with burst fracture of spine?

The most unstable variant of the burst fracture is where significant kyphosis (more than 30°) is present, with or without 50% of vertebral body height loss, on plain radiographs. These injuries are typically associated with posterior ligamentous injury or horizontal posterior element fracture.

How long does it take to recover from a T12 burst fracture?

Typically, individuals suffering from a stable T12 burst fracture have to wear a compression brace for around 8 to 12 weeks, depending on how fast your spine is healing.

How long does it take for a T12 fracture to heal?

A spinal fracture takes between six and 12 weeks to heal. During the healing process, spinal bones don't return to their normal shape. They heal in their new compressed shape.

What is stable and unstable fracture?

In a stable fracture, the ankle is still positioned correctly and stable, despite a fracture in the bone. This can typically be treated with a cast or walking boot. An unstable fracture is a more serious injury involving bones and ligaments (which may tear or even pull off a small chip of bone where they attach).

What is a burst injury?

A burst fracture is a descriptive term for an injury to the spine in which the vertebral body is severely compressed. They typically occur from severe trauma, such as a motor vehicle accident or a fall from a height. With a great deal of force vertically onto the spine, a vertebra may be crushed.

What is a broken vertebrae in the back?

A “broken back” is another term to describe a spinal fracture — a break in one or more vertebrae, the 33 bones that form your backbone and protect your spinal cord. A broken back injury can be worrying, but it doesn't necessarily mean that there's damage to the spinal cord.

What are the types of fracture injury?

Different types of bone fractures can be open, closed, stable, displaced, partial, or complete.Transverse Fracture. Transverse fractures are breaks that are in a straight line across the bone. ... Spiral Fracture. ... Greenstick Fracture. ... Stress Fracture. ... Compression Fracture. ... Oblique Fracture. ... Impacted Fracture. ... Segmental Fracture.More items...•

What is 7th Character Extension?

For codes less than 6 characters that require a 7th character a placeholder 'X' should be assigned for all characters less than 6. The 7th character must always be the 7th position of a code. E.g. The ICD-10-CM code T67.4 (Heat exhaustion due to salt depletion) requires an Episode of Care identifier.

The ICD code S22 is used to code Chest injury

A chest injury is any form of physical injury to the chest including the ribs, heart and lungs. Chest injuries account for 25% of all deaths from traumatic injury. Typically chest injuries are caused by blunt mechanisms such as motor vehicle collisions or penetrating mechanisms such as stabbings.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'S22.082 - Unstable burst fracture of T11-T12 vertebra'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code S22.082. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

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