lumbosacral Codes/spine Ratings

[MLR]

If I'm rated for Intervertebral Disc Syndrome @ 20%, does that cover all of the spinal conditions listed within the codes or is it just 1 condition onto itself? For instance, if I have spinal stenosis also, is that a seperate rateable condition? I was curious because I have a few diagnosed issues with my cervical spine that have seperate codes according to the table below....I'm just not sure if they are rated seperately, if the are coded with different #'s.

Thanks, in advance, for any responses!

Spine5235Vertebral fracture or dislocation.5236Sacroiliac injury and weakness.5237Lumbosacral or cervical strain.5238Spinal stenosis.5239Spondylolisthesis or segmental instability.5240Ankylosing spondylitis.5241Spinal fusion.5242Degenerative arthritis.5243Intervertebral disc syndrome.

[jbasser]

For the neck,IVDS covers spinal stenosis. it tops out at 60 percent. Not other neck conditions wil be rated as it is pyramiding.

The affected nerves will be rated separate from the IVDS.

J