Exam 18: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue

Systematic autoimmune diseases are included in code block M30-M36.

Lumbago and low back pain are reported with the same code.

Rheumatoid arthritis of the spine is reported within category code M45.

Radiculopathy of lumbar region is reported with code _____.

Rheumatoid lung disease with rheumatoid arthritis of right knee is reported with code _____.

Operative report: Pre-op and post-op diagnoses: right hip and right knee ganglion. Procedure: removal of two ganglion, sites noted above. This case would be reported with code(s) ____________________.

Dorsopathy is the complete fusion of the vertebrae.

Any disorder of the spinal cord is known as _____.

Stiffness of right hip is reported with code _____.

Acquired left clawhand is reported with code _____.

Right forearm interstitial myositis is reported with code _____.

Myositis ossificans progressiva of the left hand is reported with code ____________________.

Postural kyphosis of the thoracic region is reported with code M40.4.

Discharge summary: Final diagnosis: spontaneous rupture of extensor tendons of the left upper arm, repair completed. This case would be reported with diagnostic code(s) ____________________.

Chronic instability of left knee is reported with code _____.