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Sep 9th, 2009 - cinnnamon 13
how do you code" Loose Nuchal Cord" ICD-9?
I have look for this ICD-9 code and can't find it anywhere, I thought is was the same as prolapsed umbilical cord, but my research shows it not the same, please help?
Sep 9th, 2009 - nmaguire 2,606
nuchal cord
Nuchal cord (the cord is usually wrapped around neck, not just behind the neck) should be assigned code 663.3X
Sep 9th, 2009 - cinnnamon 13
Thanks.. but I thought it meant anothe code since it state"Loose nuchal Cord."
So loose nuchal cord is the same as tight nuchal cord? Otherwise regular nuchal cord, I would've coded that, but wasn't sure if it was the same. Thanks!