Specific code 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 756.17
Spina bifida occulta
  • 2015
  • Billable Thru Sept 30/2015
  • Non-Billable On/After Oct 1/2015

  • ICD-9-CM 756.17 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 756.17 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).
Convert to ICD-10-CM: 756.17 converts directly to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM Q76.0 Spina bifida occulta
Clinical Information
  • A common congenital midline defect of fusion of the vertebral arch without protrusion of the spinal cord or meninges. The lesion is also covered by skin. L5 and s1 are the most common vertebrae involved. The condition may be associated with an overlying area of hyperpigmented skin, a dermal sinus, or an abnormal patch of hair. The majority of individuals with this malformation are asymptomatic although there is an increased incidence of tethered cord syndrome and lumbar spondylosis. (from Joynt, Clinical Neurology, 1992, ch55, p34)
756.17 Excludes
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 756.17:
  • Spina bifida (aperta) 741.9
    • occulta 756.17
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