Specific code 2011 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 737.21
Lordosis postlaminectomy
  • Short description: Postlaminectomy lordosis.
  • ICD-9-CM 737.21 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 737.21 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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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 737.21 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM M96.4 Postsurgical lordosis
Approximate Synonyms
  • Lordosis, postlaminectomy
  • Postlaminectomy lordosis
  • Post-laminectomy lordosis
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 737.21:
  • Lordosis (acquired) (postural) 737.20
    • postlaminectomy 737.21
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