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Firstly, a "cervical fusion" is a procedure; not a diagnosis. Therefore, the CPT procedure code is 22554.
That would depend on the degree of disability and the laws in the place you live.
Cervical disk disease is typically diagnosed by an orthopedist or a neurologist.
CPT codes is the procedures codes done for the diagnosis. Here the diagnosis is cervical dystonia, so in order to find out diagnosis code you would have to look in the ICD9 codes book because it is diagnosis codes. Look up specific treatment for the cervical dystonia and then you can find the procedure in the CPT book.
Cervical is in the neck area. Lumbar is the lower back area.
Cervical spondylosis a severe spinal condition is a qualifier for disability payments. It is necessary for a panel of three doctors to approve the disability. An examination can be required as often as annually.
Over 80% of adults have herpes, and the vast majority work. Disability is not likely granted for a diagnosis of herpes.
A Diagnosis Code is a billable medical code that can be used to specify a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim. 722.0 = Displacement of Cervical Inter vertebral Disc without Myelopathy.
J. Mazion has written: 'Applied spinal disability' -- subject(s): Spine, Disability evaluation, Diagnosis
Cervical lymphadenopathy is a condition with a broad differential diagnosis. Malignant tumors, allergic reactions, autoimmune diseases as well as various infectious agents can be the cause.
Women who undergo this procedure typically have had an abnormal Pap smear which has led to a diagnosis of cervical squamous dysplasia often confirmed by biopsy after a colposcopic exam.
Disability benefits for ductal carcinoma in situ solely depends on the severity and classification of the carcinoma. Only when a doctor diagnosis the patient as having physical limitations when disability is then available to the patient.