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M43.24

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Fusion of spine, thoracic region

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

What This Code Means

A surgical fusion procedure of the thoracic spine (mid-back) where two or more vertebrae are joined together to stabilize the spine.

Coding Tips

  • •This code represents the condition of spinal fusion in the thoracic region; verify documentation specifies thoracic location and not adjacent regions
  • •Distinguish between fusion as a treatment outcome versus fusion as a current diagnosis affecting function or causing complications

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