ICD-9-CM Procedure 03 Operations on spinal cord and spinal canal structures 03 is a non-specific code that should not be used to specify a procedure ICD-9-CM Procedure 03.0 Exploration and decompression of spinal canal structures 03.0 is a non-specific code that should not be used to specify a procedure ICD-9-CM Procedure 03.01 Removal of foreign body from spinal canal 03.01 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 03.01 contains 3 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 03.02 Reopening of laminectomy site 03.02 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 03.02 contains 3 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 03.09 Other exploration and decompression of spinal canal 03.09 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 03.09 contains 21 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 03.1 Division of intraspinal nerve root Surgical interruption of a spinal or cranial nerve root. (From Dorland, 28th ed) 03.1 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 03.1 contains 15 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 03.2 Chordotomy Any operation on the spinal cord. (Stedman, 26th ed) Spinal cord section of lateral pathways to relieve pain. This procedure may be done open or percutaneous. (from Taber's) 03.2 is a non-specific code that should not be used to specify a procedure ICD-9-CM Procedure 03.21 Percutaneous chordotomy 03.21 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 03.21 contains 8 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 03.29 Other chordotomy Any operation on the spinal cord. (Stedman, 26th ed) Spinal cord section of lateral pathways to relieve pain. This procedure may be done open or percutaneous. (from Taber's) 03.29 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 03.29 contains 11 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 03.3 Diagnostic procedures on spinal cord and spinal canal structures 03.3 is a non-specific code that should not be used to specify a procedure ICD-9-CM Procedure 03.31 Spinal tap A procedure in which a needle is put into the lower part of the spinal column to collect cerebrospinal fluid or to give anticancer drugs intrathecally. Tapping of the subarachnoid space in the lumbar region, usually between the third and fourth lumbar vertebrae. 03.31 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 03.31 contains 9 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 03.32 Biopsy of spinal cord or spinal meninges 03.32 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 03.32 contains 2 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 03.39 Other diagnostic procedures on spinal cord and spinal canal structures 03.39 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 03.39 contains 2 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 03.4 Excision or destruction of lesion of spinal cord or spinal meninges 03.4 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 03.4 contains 16 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 03.5 Plastic operations on spinal cord structures 03.5 is a non-specific code that should not be used to specify a procedure ICD-9-CM Procedure 03.51 Repair of spinal meningocele 03.51 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 03.51 contains 11 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 03.52 Repair of spinal myelomeningocele 03.52 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 03.52 contains 6 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 03.53 Repair of vertebral fracture 03.53 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 03.53 contains 5 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 03.59 Other repair and plastic operations on spinal cord structures 03.59 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 03.59 contains 9 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 03.6 Lysis of adhesions of spinal cord and nerve roots 03.6 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 03.6 contains 4 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 03.7 Shunt of spinal theca 03.7 is a non-specific code that should not be used to specify a procedure ICD-9-CM Procedure 03.71 Spinal subarachnoid-peritoneal shunt 03.71 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 03.71 contains 3 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 03.72 Spinal subarachnoid-ureteral shunt 03.72 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 03.72 contains 3 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 03.79 Other shunt of spinal theca 03.79 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 03.79 contains 6 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 03.8 Injection of destructive agent into spinal canal 03.8 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 03.8 contains 6 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 03.9 Other operations on spinal cord and spinal canal structures 03.9 is a non-specific code that should not be used to specify a procedure ICD-9-CM Procedure 03.90 Insertion of catheter into spinal canal for infusion of therapeutic or palliative substances 03.90 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 03.90 contains 1 index entry ICD-9-CM Procedure 03.91 Injection of anesthetic into spinal canal for analgesia 03.91 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 03.91 contains 1 index entry ICD-9-CM Procedure 03.92 Injection of other agent into spinal canal 03.92 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 03.92 contains 4 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 03.93 Insert/replace spinal neurostimulator 03.93 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 03.93 contains 7 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 03.94 Removal of spinal neurostimulator 03.94 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 03.94 contains 2 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 03.95 Spinal blood patch The injection of autologous blood into the epidural space either as a prophylactic treatment immediately following an epidural puncture or for treatment of headache as a result of an epidural puncture. 03.95 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 03.95 contains 3 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 03.96 Percutaneous denervation of facet 03.96 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 03.96 contains 1 index entry ICD-9-CM Procedure 03.97 Revision of spinal thecal shunt 03.97 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 03.97 contains 10 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 03.98 Removal of spinal thecal shunt 03.98 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 03.98 contains 6 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 03.99 Other 03.99 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 03.99 contains 2 index entries