A patient having neurological problems of vertebrobasilar insufficiency was admitted to physical therapy for whole-body therapy and physical exercise. What is the correct code?

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According to the ICD-10-PCS coding system, the correct code for physical therapy for a patient with vertebrobasilar insufficiency would fall under the section "Rehabilitation" (F), and the body system "Nervous System and Sense Organs" (0). The root operation would be "Therapeutic Exercises" (7), and the body part would be "Whole Body" (3). Therefore, the correct code would be F0736ZZ.

A Patient Having Neurological Problems of Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency Was Admitted