Vertebral Compression Fractures

Osteoporosis Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment Guideline ...

Fragility fractures, such as vertebral compression fractures and distal forearm fractures, are common in the elderly but can occur at any age. Major osteoporotic fracture is a fracture of the hip, spine (clinical), wrist, or humerus. Osteoporosis .

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CHAPTER 27—OSTEOPOROSIS AND OSTEOMALACIA

and other changes in body habitus that occur as a result of vertebral compression fractures erode quality of life for both women and men. In addition, the functional status of patients who have had vertebral crush fractures may also decrease. These patients may be unable to bathe, dress, or ambulate independently.

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Percutaneous Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty

vertebral compression fractures has the potential for improving quality of life, increasing the expectancy of an independent and/or productive life, and preventing superimposed medical complications (American College of Radiology, 2018). Percutaneous Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty Page 4 of 18

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Coding for Spinal Procedures - AHIMA

compression 720.0 Ankylosing spondylitis 737.xx Curvature of spine (acquired) 754.2 Congenital musculoskeletal deformities of spine 15 Traumatic Injuries Fractures 805.xx or 806.xx Dislocations 839.xx Sprains & strains 847.x Spinal cord injury Late effects + E codes 16

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Spine and Spinal Cord Injuries

Vertebral body— Stable—termed Anterior Column II Fracture involves the Posterior ½ of Vertebral Body—Unstable—termed Middle Column III Fracture involves The pedicles and lamina Of the vertebrae— Unstable—termed Posterior Column

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