Coding Clinic Commentary: Failed Back Syndrome

By Faye Kelly, RHIT, CCS|2025-10-15T18:36:48-04:00October 15th, 2025|Coders' Corner|Comments Off

Coding Clinic explains that failed back syndrome is a very broad and nonspecific term for patients who continue to have symptoms after undergoing spinal surgery. Join Faye Kelly, RHIT, CCS, for this brief (!) video preview of Libman Education’s Coding Clinic Commentary for Q3 2025 on the topic of coding a diagnosis of “Failed Back Syndrome.”

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About the Author: Faye Kelly, RHIT, CCS

Faye Kelly is a broadly experienced HIM professional and trainer. Having worked in a hospital setting for over 30 years including as an HIM Director with oversight of Coding and CDI, Faye now applies her extensive knowledge of the HIM function to write, develop and lead focused training for coders, CDI professionals, physicians, and nurses on outpatient and inpatient coding; case mix index; reimbursement systems including DRGs, MS-DRGs, and APR-DRGs; and coding credential preparatory courses for the CCA and CPC. Faye is a reviewer and author for several Libman Education courses and provides mentoring for credential candidates pursuing their CCS.

Coding Clinic Commentary: Failed Back Syndrome