ksciarabba
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Does thecal sac compression go to a G code (G95.2-)?
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Question Thecal sac compression coding question
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lgardner
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yes. I believe that G95.29 is the correct code.
In the alphabetic index - Compression -- Spinal (cord) -- specified, NEC - G95.29
In the alphabetic index - Compression -- Spinal (cord) -- specified, NEC - G95.29
whatwouldyousay
Contributor
What is causing compression of the thecal sac?
ksciarabba
New
The MRI states, "C4-C5: Disk bulge uncovertebral and facet joint hypertrophy. Mild sac compression, moderate foraminal narrowing. C6-C7: Disk bulge, uncovertebral and facet joint hypertrophy. Mild sac compression. Mild foraminal narrowing.".