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Apr 13, 2010 · Coding Guidelines. ICD-9-CM code 733.13 (Pathologic fracture of vertebrae) is considered a primary diagnosis code for percutaneous vertebroplasty and percutaneous vertebral augmentation procedures. To support medical necessity, code 733.13 must be reported with an additional ICD-9-CM code indicating the etiology of the pathological fracture. ................
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