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M99.82

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Other biomechanical lesions of thoracic region

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

What This Code Means

Structural or mechanical problems in the mid-back spine or related tissues affecting the thoracic region.

Coding Tips

  • •This code applies to the thoracic spine area; do not confuse with rib cage code (M99.78)
  • •Document the specific nature of the biomechanical lesion for complete clinical documentation

Code Hierarchy

└M99Biomechanical lesions, not elsewhere classified└M99.8Other biomechanical lesions└M99.82Other biomechanical lesions of thoracic region
└M99.82Other biomechanical lesions of thoracic region

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