During a posterior lumbar fusion at L4 to L5 for spinal stenosis, the surgeon accidentally nicks the dura. The fusion was performed via an open posterior approach with fusion of the posterior column using morselized allograft. Patient has a history of asthma for which he takes meds prn.

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- M48.06: code for spinal stenosis, which was the reason for the surgery
- G97.41: code for the complication of dural tear during the surgery
- J45.909: code for asthma, which the patient has a history of
- Y83.2: code for the surgical approach of open posterior approach
- Y92.234: code for the complication of accidental puncture or laceration during a procedure
- 0SG00K1: code for the procedure of posterior lumbar fusion at L4 to L5 using morselized allograft.

During a Posterior Lumbar Fusion at L4 to L5 for Spinal