Clinical classification codes

Coding recommendations

V33.8 Other specified primary excision of lumbar intervertebral disc

V55.- Levels of spine

Y36.8 Other specified introduction of non-removable material into organ NOC

Note: Codes within category V55.- are assigned in second place each time a spinal operation is coded. If the levels of spine are not specified V55.9 Unspecified levels of spine is used.

This page was last updated: 18 October 2023