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Wiki HELP- Coding T10-S1 Spinal fusion

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What would be the proper ICD 10 code for a spinal fusion of the T10-S1?

It basically covers the whole spine so I'm not sure how to code that

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You say you're looking for an ICD-10 code, but I'm not clear if you're asking for a diagnosis or an ICD-10-PCS code here? Either way though, there's no way to recommend a code without seeing the documentation or operative report. For a procedure code, a fusion of T10-S1 would encompass up to seven vertebral segments (T10, L1, L2, L3, L4, L5 and S1) or six interspaces (T10-L1, L1-L2, L2-L3, L3-L4, L4-L5, and L5-S1) so you would assign the appropriate codes accordingly depending on the procedures performed and the number of sites treated.
 
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