Anesthesia Coding Alert
Reader Question:
Apply 722.8x Series for Failed Back Syndrome Diagnosis
Published on Mon Oct 11, 2004
Question: What diagnosis applies to "failed back syndrome"? - You Be the Coder and Reader Questions were answered by Margaret Lamb, RHIT, CPC, anesthesia coder with Great Falls Clinic in Great Falls, Mont.
Michigan Subscriber
Answer: Check with the physician, but your best option is probably a code from 722.80-722.83 (Postlaminectomy syndrome), depending on the location. This descriptor doesn't specify failed back syndrome, but some carriers (such as Empire Medicare Services) include "failed back surgery syndrome" in the 722.8x series.
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