5287 - Spine, ankylosis of, cervical

Old Code

5287 - Spine, ankylosis of, cervical

New Code(s)

5241 - Spinal fusion

5238 - Spinal stenosis

Old Rating Criterion 1

5287 Effective April 1, 1946 to September 26, 2003

5287 Spine, ankylosis of, cervical Rating
Unfavorable 40
Favorable 30
Note - Both under ankylosis and limited motion, ratings should not be assigned for more than one segment by reason of involvement of only the first or last vertebra of an adjacent segment