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M43.22

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Fusion of spine, cervical region

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A surgical procedure where two or more vertebrae in the neck (cervical spine) are permanently joined together to stabilize the neck and prevent movement.

Coding Tips

  • •Specify the exact cervical levels fused (C3-C7) if documented; single-level vs. multi-level fusion may affect clinical outcomes
  • •Document whether this is anterior, posterior, or combined approach fusion for complete coding documentation

Code Hierarchy

└M43Other deforming dorsopathies└M43.2Fusion of spine└M43.22Fusion of spine, cervical region
└M43.22Fusion of spine, cervical region

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