Following a motor vehicle accident, Maria Links was brought to the ER with low back pain and back spasms. She was medicated with muscle relaxants, but the pain and spasms did not decrease. The physician ordered an MRI, which showed a herniated lumbar intervertebral disk. Select the appropriate ICD-9-CM code
722.10 Displacement of lumbar intervertebral disk without myelopathy
724.8 Back spasm
839.20 Displacement of lumbar vertebra
724.2 Low back pain
A) 724.2
B) 724.8
C) 839.20
D) 722.10
D
You might also like to view...
What kind of impression do cool colors create in the reception area?
A. Volatile B. Harmonious C. Active D. Discordant E. Energetic
The proper storage of lead garments when not in use is:
laid flat or hung up to prevent cracking folded in half to take up less space no specific storage guidelines stored in a drawer to reduce exposure
In a group setting, what is the biggest potential problem with a negative attitude??
A) It leads to laziness and less work efficiency. B) It causes people to argue and get distracted from their job. C) It's contagious and causes others to become negative. D) It's viewed as unprofessional by the patients.
When a Mantoux tuberculin skin test result is positive, the skin area turns red and becomes raised and hard. This is called _______________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).