AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2008 Issue 2; Ask the Editor

Decompressive Laminotomy with Mersilene Suture Placement

The patient had severe spinal stenosis with radiculopathy and underwent decompressive laminotomy L3-4 with Mersilene stabilization. After the decompression had been accomplished, the facet was taken down flush to the wall pedicle. Angled curets and a rongeur were used to remove the desiccated ligamentum flavum. A 3-mm Mersilene was then used to reconstitute the intraspinous ligament using figure-of-eight Mersilene suture. What is the appropriate ICD-9-CM procedure code for Mersilene stabilization? ...

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