L5 compression Fx

danielle.stevens@essentiahealth.org

Is this the same as a "wedge" compression fx or do I code to l5 fx, unspecified?

Thanks!

Danie Stevens
Home Health Coder, RHIT
Essentia Health St. Mary's
1027 Washington Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
218-847-0857
Danielle.Stevens@essentiahealth.org

JRPAT

I use "wedge" for lumbar compression fractures. S32._ _ _ _