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M99.68

Billable

Osseous and subluxation stenosis of intervertebral foramina of rib cage

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

What This Code Means

Narrowing of the nerve passages in the spine due to bone overgrowth or misalignment in the rib cage area, which may cause chest or thoracic pain.

Coding Tips

  • •This code applies to thoracic spine stenosis; document the specific thoracic level
  • •Clarify whether the stenosis is causing radiculopathy or other neurological symptoms

Code Hierarchy

└M99Biomechanical lesions, not elsewhere classified└M99.6Osseous and subluxation stenosis of intervertebral foramina└M99.68Osseous and subluxation stenosis of intervertebral foramina of rib cage
└M99.68Osseous and subluxation stenosis of intervertebral foramina of rib cage

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