Specific code 2012 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 741.92
Spina bifida without mention of hydrocephalus, dorsal (thoracic) region
  • Short description: Spina bifida-dorsal.
  • ICD-9-CM 741.92 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 741.92 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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  • More recent version(s) of ICD-9-CM 741.92: 2013 2014 2015.
Convert to ICD-10-CM: 741.92 converts directly to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM Q05.6 Thoracic spina bifida without hydrocephalus
Approximate Synonyms
  • Myelomeningocele, thoracic
  • Spina bifida aperta of thoracic spine
  • Spina bifida aperta, thoracic
  • Spina bifida of dorsal region (disorder)
  • Spina bifida, thoracic
  • Thoracic meningomyelocele
  • Thoracic myelomeningocele
  • Thoracic spina bifida
  • Thoracic spina bifida aperta
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