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Code the Segmental Instability

Published on Sun Aug 28, 2011

Question: Is there a separate ICD-9 code for relative segmental instability? The surgeon did a posteriolateral lumbosacral fusion.New York SubscriberAnswer: Depending on the location, you may use 724.6 (Instability, lumbosacral or sacroiliac [joint]) or 718.88 (Other joint derangement, not elsewhere classified involving other specified sites).
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