Specific code 2011 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 756.13
Absence of vertebra congenital
  • Short description: Cong absence of vertebra.
  • ICD-9-CM 756.13 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 756.13 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: 756.13 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM Q76.49 Other congenital malformations of spine, not associated with scoliosis
Approximate Synonyms
  • Agenesis of sacrum
  • Agenesis of vertebra
  • Caudal agenesis
  • Congenital absence of vertebra
  • Incomplete development of lower spine (caudal)
  • Sacral agenesis
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 756.13:
  • Absence (organ or part) (complete or partial)
    • caudal spine 756.13
    • coccyx, congenital 756.13
    • lumbar (congenital) (vertebra) 756.13
    • sacrum, congenital 756.13
    • spine, congenital 756.13
    • vertebra, congenital 756.13
  • Agenesis - see also Absence, by site, congenital
    • coccyx 756.13
    • sacrum 756.13
    • spine 756.13
    • vertebra 756.13
  • Missing - see also Absence
    • vertebrae (congenital) 756.13
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