L1 Compression Fracture ICD-10-CM Codes

Use an L1 compression fracture ICD code when a patient is diagnosed with a fracture of the first lumbar vertebra, whether it's acute, chronic, traumatic, or pathologic. The specific code depends on the type of fracture (wedge, burst), whether it's open or closed, and the encounter type.

Treatment may include pain management, bracing, physical therapy, and in some cases, surgical intervention such as vertebroplasty or spinal fusion. The approach depends on the severity and cause of the fracture.

A diagnosis code for L1 compression fracture indicates a documented injury to the first lumbar vertebra, typically involving a collapse or compression of the vertebral body. It helps classify the nature of the fracture and guides appropriate treatment and billing.