Specific code 2006 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 344.60
Cauda equina syndrome without neurogenic bladder
  • Short description: CAUDA EQUINA SYND NOS.
  • ICD-9-CM 344.60 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 344.60 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
  • You are viewing the 2006 version of ICD-9-CM 344.60.
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 344.60 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM G83.4 Cauda equina syndrome
Approximate Synonyms
  • Cauda equina syndrome
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 344.60:
  • Cauda equina - see also condition
    • syndrome 344.60
  • Compression
    • cauda equina 344.60
      • with neurogenic bladder 344.61
  • Lesion
    • cauda equina 344.60
      • with neurogenic bladder 344.61
  • Syndrome - see also Disease
    • cauda equina 344.60
    • compression 958.5
      • cauda equina 344.60
        • with neurogenic bladder 344.61
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