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M88.1

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Osteitis deformans of vertebrae

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

What This Code Means

Paget's disease of bone affecting the vertebrae (spine), causing abnormal bone remodeling that can lead to spinal deformity, pain, and potential neurological compression. This chronic condition increases fracture risk in the spine.

Coding Tips

  • •Specify the region of vertebral involvement (cervical, thoracic, lumbar) if documented for more precise clinical documentation
  • •Monitor for spinal cord compression or nerve root involvement, which should be coded separately if present

Code Hierarchy

└M88Osteitis deformans [Paget's disease of bone]└M88.1Osteitis deformans of vertebrae
└M88.1Osteitis deformans of vertebrae

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