M43.2 Non-Billable Code

Fusion of spine

Chapter Classification

Chapter 13 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)

Section Detail

M40-M43 Deforming dorsopathies (M40-M43)

Code Hierarchy

This code is a child of M43.

As a non-billable code, it requires more specific digits to be used on a medical claim.

Coding Guidelines & Notes

excludes1

ankylosing spondylitis (M45.0-)
congenital fusion of spine (Q76.4)

excludes2

arthrodesis status (Z98.1)
pseudoarthrosis after fusion or arthrodesis (M96.0)

More Specific Diagnosis Codes

This code is not billable as it requires a higher level of specificity. Select a more specific code below.

M43.20 - Fusion of spine, site unspecified Billable
M43.21 - Fusion of spine, occipito-atlanto-axial region Billable
M43.22 - Fusion of spine, cervical region Billable
M43.23 - Fusion of spine, cervicothoracic region Billable
M43.24 - Fusion of spine, thoracic region Billable
M43.25 - Fusion of spine, thoracolumbar region Billable
M43.26 - Fusion of spine, lumbar region Billable
M43.27 - Fusion of spine, lumbosacral region Billable
M43.28 - Fusion of spine, sacral and sacrococcygeal region Billable

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