Chiari I Malformation ICD-9 Code

[JulieK]

All I can come up with a dx code for Chiari I Malformation is 741.00. Does anyone have any other/better suggestions. This is on an 80 year old woman. Thanks for your input.

[gost]

For Type I, use 348.4. 741.x and 742.x are for Type II, III and IV.

[JulieK]

Thank you! Can I ask how you got to the 348.4

[ohn0disaster]

If you look at the Index in your ICD-9-CM book under Malformation, go to Chiari. It lists for you type 1-4 and the respective codes. Always be sure to verify in the Tabular List. If you're unfamiliar with what Chiari Malformation type I is you may have to do some more research but I can tell you that gost is correct in his/her code selection. Hope this helps!

[gost]

Originally Posted by ohn0disaster

gost is correct in his/her code selection

lol! I don't think I've ever been called a "he/she" before. It's "he."

-Joseph.

[ohn0disaster]

I thought you were a he but I didn't want to be wrong! Trying to be PC and all! Haha.

[sleepycats]

I agree with the Dx codes and this thread made me laugh!!