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what dx code should I use for C3-C4 foraminal narrowing? thank you!
what dx code should I use for C3-C4 foraminal narrowing? thank you!
Please GOOGLE 724.9 foraminal stenosis and you will find much supporting information.
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Spinal Stenosis is not Foraminal Narrowing. Spinal Stenosis is a narrowing of a spinal canal that compresses the Spinal Cord. Foraminal Narrowing is a stenosis of the vertebral foramen that compresses (encroaches on) a Nerve Root. In your ICD-9 Index, please look at COMPRESSION - NERVE - ROOT and you will find the codes you are looking for. Please GOOGLE 724.9 foraminal stenosis and you will find much supporting information.
Richard Mann, your pain management coder
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(These are my opinions and should not be construed as being the final authority. Other opinions may vary.)
I see nothing in any description of 724.9 that indicates 'lower back', and I see nothing in any description of 723.8 that indicates 'stenosis' or 'compression'. Please share your documentation.
Richard Mann, your pain management coder
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