M43.2

Fusion of spine

Parent Code: M43

Inclusion Terms

  • • Ankylosis of spinal joint

Code First

None code first specified for this code.

Use Additional Code

None use additional code specified for this code.

Cannot Code Together

These codes cannot be used together with the current code, even if both conditions are present.

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

Can Code Together

These codes can be used together with the current code if both conditions are documented.

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