AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2014 Issue 1; Ask the Editor

Diagnostic Lumbar Tap

What is the appropriate body part character when a diagnostic lumbar tap is performed to test for meningitis? When you go to the drainage table (Table 009), there are a couple of options that seem appropriate. Should we use body part character “U” for spinal canal or body part character “Y” for lumbar spinal cord?  ...

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