Question

This code inidcates fissure of the spine.

a.) 789.00
b.) 741.90
c.) 756.3
d.) 741.9

Answer 1

The provided codes do not directly indicate a fissure of the spine, and the correct code must be found in the ICD-10-CM manual. The term 'fissure of the spine' should be clarified for correct coding.

Step-by-step explanation:

None of the codes provided (a. 789.00, b. 741.90, c. 756.3, d. 741.9) directly indicate a fissure of the spine. Codes for spinal conditions and injuries typically come from a specific range that matches the diagnosis under the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) coding system. In the United States, the ICD-10-CM would currently be in use. To accurately convey a fissure of the spine, you would need to look up the proper code in the ICD-10-CM manual under the category that covers injuries to the spinal column.

Furthermore, 'fissure of the spine' may not be the precise term used in medical coding or diagnosis; it is important to clarify whether the term refers to a fracture, a spondylolysis, or another specific condition of the spine. For example, the code for spondylolysis without myelopathy or radiculopathy in the lumbar region is 'M43.06' according to ICD-10-CM.