Intervertebral disc disorder, NOS: Difference between revisions
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== Additional Info == | == Additional Info == | ||
*This code is for | *This code is for '''non-infectious''' issues with intervertebral discs -- not infection, and not to be used for vertebral BONE issues either. | ||
*This code includes herniation/slipped disc, and other degenerative disc disorders. | *This code includes herniation/slipped disc, and other degenerative disc disorders. | ||
*Do not use this code for an infection of the disc, that has it's own code '''[[Intervertebral disc, infection (infective discitis)]]''' | *Do not use this code for an infection of the disc, that has it's own code '''[[Intervertebral disc, infection (infective discitis)]]''' | ||