Wiki Post Op Complications After Laminectomy and Discectomy

[zmashchak]

I am new to coding for Orthopaedics. I need help coding for post op complications of lumbar disc herniation and two dural tears after a laminectomy and a discectomy. These complications occurred in the same patient. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[sxcoder1]

I would look at possibly G96.11 (dural tear), or G97.41 (accidental puncture of dura during a procedure), or G97.82 (other postprocedural complications of nervous system), depending on what the notes say.

 

[zmashchak]

Thank you for your suggestions and help.