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Disease staging: CliniCal anD CoDeD Criteria - HCUP

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Clinical <strong>Criteria</strong> with Description, Diagnostic Findings and ICD-9-CM codes<br />

DXCat Number: MUS42<br />

MultiStage: No<br />

DXCat Label: Scoliosis of the Thoracic Spine Specificity: A<br />

Etiology: Congenital; Degenerative; Idiopathic<br />

Stage Description Diagnostic findings ICD-9-CM Codes<br />

References:<br />

Anonymous. Screening for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Review article. US Preventive Services Task Force JAMA. 1993;269(20):2667-72.<br />

Dowling J. Musculoskeletal disease: staged for rapid comprehension. Year Book Medical Publishers Inc. 1985:97-99.<br />

Hellmann DB. Arthritis & musculoskeletal disorders. In: Tierney Jr LM, McPhee SJ, Papadakis MA, eds. Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment. Stamford, CT: Appleton & Lange;<br />

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Lonstein JE. Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Lancet. 1994;344(8934):1407-12.<br />

Thursday, January 07, 2010 9:22:42 AM<br />

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