Find information on L4 compression fracture diagnosis, including clinical documentation, medical coding, ICD-10 codes, treatment options, and recovery. Learn about symptoms, causes, and diagnostic procedures for lumbar compression fractures at L4. Explore resources for healthcare professionals on proper documentation and coding guidelines for L4 vertebral compression fractures. This resource provides essential information for accurate clinical reporting and medical billing related to L4 compression fractures.
Also known as
Fracture of lumbar vertebra
Fracture of the fourth lumbar vertebra.
Fracture of lumbar vertebra
Fracture of the fifth lumbar vertebra.
Collapsed vertebra
Compression fracture causing collapse of a vertebra in the lumbar region.
Fracture of lumbar spine and pelvis
Fractures involving the lumbar vertebrae, including compression fractures.
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Traumatic fracture?
Yes
Current injury?
No
Pathological fracture?
When to use each related code
Description |
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L4 Compression Fracture |
L4 Vertebral Fracture |
Lumbago with Sciatica |
Patient presents with complaints consistent with L4 compression fracture. Onset of low back pain is reported as [onset date or duration], potentially following [mechanism of injury if applicable, e.g., fall, lifting heavy object, or atraumatic if applicable]. Pain is localized to the lower back, potentially radiating to [location of radiating pain, e.g., buttock, thigh, or leg] and described as [quality of pain, e.g., sharp, aching, burning]. The patient exhibits [level of pain using pain scale, e.g., 710 pain]. Physical examination reveals [positive or negative findings, e.g., point tenderness over the L4 vertebra, paraspinal muscle spasm, limited lumbar range of motion, neurological deficits including sensory changes, muscle weakness, or diminished reflexes if present]. Diagnostic imaging, including [imaging modality, e.g., lumbar spine X-ray, CT scan, or MRI], confirms the diagnosis of L4 compression fracture, demonstrating [specific imaging findings, e.g., loss of vertebral height, wedge deformity, or retropulsion of bone fragments]. Differential diagnoses considered include lumbar strain, herniated disc, spinal stenosis, and spondylolisthesis. The patient's current medications include [list current medications]. Allergies include [list allergies]. Assessment includes L4 compression fracture. Plan includes pain management with [medication name and dosage], physical therapy for lumbar stabilization exercises, activity modification, and bracing if indicated. Patient education provided on fall prevention, proper body mechanics, and pain management strategies. Follow-up scheduled in [duration] to assess response to treatment and adjust the plan as needed. ICD-10 code [appropriate ICD-10 code, e.g., S32.0XXA] is assigned.