Specific code 2011 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 225.3
Benign neoplasm of spinal cord
  • Short description: Benign neo spinal cord.
  • ICD-9-CM 225.3 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 225.3 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).
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  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM D33.4 Benign neoplasm of spinal cord
Approximate Synonyms
  • Benign neoplasm of spinal intradural extramedullary space
  • Benign neoplasm of spinal intradural intramedullary space
  • Benign neoplasm spine, intramedullary
  • Benign neoplasm, intradural extramedullary spinal cord
  • Benign neoplasm, intradural intramedullary spinal cord
  • Benign neoplasm, intradural spinal, extramedullary
  • Benign neoplasm, spinal cord
  • Schwannoma of spinal cord
  • Schwannoma, spinal cord
Applies To
  • Cauda equina
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