ICD-9-CM 742.51 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 742.51 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).
Diastematomyelia (congential defect of spinal cord)
Faun tail syndrome
Clinical Information
A rare congenital abnormality in which the spinal cord is split in half by fibrous or bony tissue. It may present as an isolated phenomenon or in association with spina bifida