ICD-9-CM 756.15 is one of thousands of ICD-9-CM codes used in healthcare. Although ICD-9-CM and CPT codes are largely numeric, they differ in that CPT codes describe medical procedures and services. Can't find a code?
ICD-9-CM Spinal Deformity Codes. Ankylosing Spondylitis: 720.00 Spinal Enthesopathy: 720.1 Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified: 720.2 Other Inflammatory Spondylopathies: 720.81, 820.89 Unspecified Inflammatory Spondylopathy: 720.9 Cervical Spondylosis with Myelopathy: 721.1 Thoracic or Lumbar Spondylosis with Myelopathy: 721.4 Spondylosis...
Subluxation complex (vertebral) of rib cage 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Billable/Specific Code M99.18 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM M99.18 became effective on October 1, 2020.
Diagnosis Code Description Herniated Disc 722.10 Displacement of lumbar disc 722.73 Herniated lumbar disc with myelopathy Disc Degeneration 721.3 Lumbosacral spondylosis, no myelopathy 722.52 Degeneration of lumbar disc 722.93 Lumbar disc calcification Spinal Stenosis
The intervertebral fusion cage is a hollow device available in many shapes and sizes. The cage may be made from any of several materials, including titanium or, most commonly, polyetheretherketone (PEEK). The surgeon places bone graft material inside the hollowed mid-portion of the cage.
In this case, you may report the instrumentation code (22845–22847) in addition to +22851.
Understand How Cages Support. The cage helps in several ways: First, it separates and holds two vertebrae apart. This makes the opening around the nerve roots (neural foramen) bigger, relieving pressure on the nerves. As the vertebrae separate, the ligaments tighten up, reducing instability and mechanical pain.
As the vertebrae separate, the ligaments tighten up, reducing instability and mechanical pain. The cage replaces the problem disc while holding the two vertebrae in position until fusion occurs. Some cages require separate instrumentation for stabilization of the fusion.
The surgeon places bone graft material inside the hollowed mid-portion of the cage. The holes in the cage keep the graft in contact with the bony surface of the vertebrae. This ensures the bone grafting material bonds with the vertebrae, forming a solid fusion.