5288 - Spine, ankylosis of, dorsal

Old Code

5288 - Spine, ankylosis of, dorsal

New Code(s)

5241 - Spinal fusion

5238 - Spinal stenosis

Old Rating Criterion 1

5288 Effective April 1, 1946 to September 26, 2003

5288 Spine, ankylosis of, dorsal Rating
Unfavorable 30
Favorable 20
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