5289 - Spine, ankylosis of, lumbar
Old Code
5289 - Spine, ankylosis of, lumbar
New Code(s)
5241 - Spinal fusion
5238 - Spinal stenosis
Old Rating Criterion 1
5289 Effective April 1, 1946 to September 26, 2003
| 5289 Spine, ankylosis of, lumbar | Rating |
|---|---|
| Unfavorable | 50 |
| Favorable | 40 |
| 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 | |