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M99.72

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Connective tissue and disc stenosis of intervertebral foramina of thoracic region

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 thoracic spine due to connective tissue overgrowth or disc material, potentially causing chest or mid-back pain.

Coding Tips

  • •Identify the specific thoracic level affected and document the type of soft tissue involvement
  • •Note any associated myelopathy or radiculopathy symptoms

Code Hierarchy

└M99Biomechanical lesions, not elsewhere classified└M99.7Connective tissue and disc stenosis of intervertebral foramina└M99.72Connective tissue and disc stenosis of intervertebral foramina of thoracic region
└M99.72Connective tissue and disc stenosis of intervertebral foramina of thoracic region

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