Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for lumbar vertebral fracture includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Lumbar Vertebral Fracture
Use ICD-10 code S32.010A for wedge compression fracture of first lumbar vertebra, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Personal history of osteoporosis fracture
Use with M80.08XA to indicate history of osteoporosis.
The ICD-10 code for a traumatic lumbar vertebral fracture is S32.0XXA, while M80.08XA is used for pathological fractures due to osteoporosis.
Documentation should include the fracture type, cause, and imaging results. Specify whether it is traumatic or pathological.