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M51.44

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Schmorl's nodes, thoracic region

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

What This Code Means

Small bone growths or indentations in the discs of the mid-back region, typically seen on imaging.

Coding Tips

  • •Schmorl's nodes are often asymptomatic findings on imaging; code based on documented diagnosis
  • •Specify the thoracic region clearly and differentiate from other disc pathologies

Code Hierarchy

└M51Thoracic, thoracolumbar, and lumbosacral intervertebral disc disorders└M51.4Schmorl's nodes└M51.44Schmorl's nodes, thoracic region
└M51.44Schmorl's nodes, thoracic region

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