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Wiki Need Help! Post radiation tissue change ICD-9

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BwitchyCoder

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Hi All,
Pt is middle-aged, had cancer as a child and was treated with radiation.
Will need orthopedic procedure soon, (possible ACDF) now but the skin is "tight and not stable enough" so the surgeon is performing a Free latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap on the neck.

My question is - What would you code for the DIAGNOSIS?
The Op Note says
1. Unstable skin, late effect following radiation therapy.
2. Cervical spondylosis, severe.

Any help is much appreciated!
Thanks!
 
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