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One or more of your intervertebral discs are damaged.An intervertebral disc is like a cushion between two adjacent vertebrae of the vertebral column. The intervertebral discs cushion pressure. As a result, less strain is placed on the vertebrae. The intervertebral discs also allow the vertebral column to move. An intervertebral disc consists of a firm ring with a soft core. When intervertebral discs are damaged they can bulge out between adjacent vertebrae. This is also known as a disc protrusion. When an intervertebral disc is even more badly damaged, the result may be a prolapsed disc. This involves the tough ring of the disc tearing and soft disc tissue sliding between the vertebrae. The vertebrae form the vertebral canal on the rear of the spinal column. The spinal cord runs in the vertebral canal. Nerve fibers run from the brain into the body via the spinal cord and form nerves there. Every nerve is responsible for a particular part of the skin and for certain muscles. These nerves are important for instance in enabling us to feel and move our muscles. The damaged disc is putting pressure on the nerves that come straight out of your spinal cord. These nerves may become irritated or damaged as a result. One symptom of a damaged disc is back pain, for example. The pain may also spread to the arms or legs. The skin can feel numb in certain places. There may also be a tingling. It may also be that you are no longer able to move a part of your body properly. Additional indicatorOn medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
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Note This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the diagnostic confidence indicator. SourceProvided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG). Lumbar radiculopathy is commonly associated with other lower spinal pathologies due to ICD 10 coding guidelines for disc prolapse with radiculopathy, stenosis, traumatic injuries, etc. So, Lumbar radiculopathy should always be coded accordingly. ICD 10 CM Coding For Lumbar RadiculopathiesRadiculopathies fall in the M54 category of the ICD 10 CM book. Whenever you code for radiculopathies, always take care of “excludes 1” criteria. A few Diagnosis codes can never be used simultaneously as the code above Excludes 1 note. Unspecified Code (Lumbar Radiculopathy)When radiculopathy is not specified or associated causes or conditions are not mentioned in medical reports, always go with the unspecified code M54.10. Laterality Specific Code (Lumbar Radiculopathy)Lumbar radiculopathy usually occurs in the L1-L5 lumbar region and L5-S1 lumbosacral region (most common). From these regions, spinal nerve roots originate and run downward in either extremity on which basis we code as left or right, laterality specific conditions. For right lumbar radiculopathy ICD 10, we use:
For left lumbar radiculopathy ICD 10, we use:
Bilateral Lumbar Radiculopathy ICD 10Bilateral lumbar radiculopathy refers to pain or sensation originating from the lumbar spine that runs downward in both legs or feet. According to ICD 10 guidelines, there is no specific bilateral diagnosis code for radiculopathy in this lower spinal region, so we should always go with M54.16. Spondylosis With Radiculopathy Lumbar Region ICD 10Lumbar spondylosis is general degeneration (related to osteoarthritis of spine) of the spine that affects bones, discs, and ligaments and can lead to lumbar radiculopathy in the future. When spondylosis is the cause of radiculopathy, we use ICD 10 CM Code M47.26 – Other spondylosis with radiculopathy lumbar region. When there is only lumbar spondylosis without radiculopathy, we will code it as M47.816. What Is Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) With Radiculopathy?Lumbar DDD is a condition that refers to wear and tear in the lower back spine due to age-related arthritic changes in bones and soft tissues (especially discs) causing back pain or radiating pain in the buttocks and thighs, lower legs, or feet. Spinal Discs act as shock-absorbing rubbery cushions between intervertebral joints, which allow them to move quickly. When these discs become damaged, the nerve passing above or below is compressed between the vertebrae, causing radiating pain in the legs. All the Thoracic, thoracolumbar, and lumbosacral intervertebral disc disorders can be found in the M51 category of the ICD 10 CM book (2022 edition).
What Is Lumbar Disc Herniation With Radiculopathy?The two significant contents of intervertebral discs are nucleus pulposus and annulus fibrosis. Nucleus pulposus is a gel-like watery material found in the center of the disc, covered by annulus fibrosis rings. Annulus fibrosis prevents this gel from oozing out of the center into the surrounding whenever pressure is exerted on it. When a person moves in an awkward direction or under too much pressure on the disc, this gel-like material oozes out from the annulus fibrous boundaries. As a result, the space between intervertebral joints also decreases, resulting in compression on spinal nerves. This condition is known as Herniated or Displaced disc. It is most common in the lumbar region. ICD 10 Code For Lumbar Disc Herniation With RadiculopathyThere is not specifically an ICD 10 code for disc herniation with radiculopathy in the lumbar region, so another suitable diagnosis code is given:
For Lumbosacral (L5-S1) region:
Spondylosis Of Lumbar Region Without Myelopathy Or Radiculopathy ICD 10Myelopathy refers to neurological deficit due to severe compression or injury of the spinal cord. The type of myelopathy depends upon the site where it occurs. If it is within the lumbar region, it will be called lumbar myelopathy. Lumbar myelopathy and spondylosis are two different conditions. So when coding these conditions, we will use two Diagnosis codes in a single line: M47.16 and M47.26.
Spondylosis Without Myelopathy Or Radiculopathy Lumbar Region ICD 10When the condition is lumbar spondylosis alone, without myelopathy and radiculopathy, there is only one correct diagnosis code given which will cover this scenario:
if the affected area is L5-S1 (lumbosacral), then it will be coded as:
Lumbar Stenosis With Radiculopathy ICD 10Stenosis is the spinal canal narrowing that puts pressure on the spinal cord and adjacent structures. Neurogenic claudication is a condition that is caused by stenosis, and it has radiculopathy symptoms such as pain, tingling, prickling, and burning sensations in the buttocks, legs, and feet. Keeping in mind the above scenario, it is tricky to code in this situation. So, always use the code:
The above code can also be used in Lumbar foraminal stenosis with radiculopathy. ICD 11 Codes For Lumbar RadiculopathiesICD 11 is the eleventh revision of the International Classification of Diseases and has been expected to replace ICD 10 codes soon, contemplated by WHO (World health organization). When you search for lumbar radiculopathy code in ICD 11 coding tool, you will get only one specific code 8B93.Y-Other specified radiculopathy in matching terms, and this code alone will cover multiple Radiculopathy conditions given below:
Lumbar Spondylosis With Radiculopathy ICD 11 CodeUnfortunately, no specific code in ICD 11 Coding tool that covers this whole condition. So, in this scenario, we have to choose the most authentic and nearly accurate code, e.g., FA8Z -Degenerative condition of the spine, unspecified. Lumbar Stenosis With Radiculopathy ICD 11 CodeIn ICD 11, No code matches this condition. You can use only other specified radiculopathy code 8B93.Y Lumbar Disc Herniation With Radiculopathy ICD 11 CodeThere is no specific code yet in ICD 11 coding tool for this condition. The most suitable code we can use is:
What is lumbar disc herniation with radiculopathy?The herniated disc, or displaced disc, can compress a nerve exiting the spine (branch of the spinal cord). When disc herniation leads to compression of an exiting nerve, this condition is referred to as radiculopathy.
What is the ICDICD-10 Code for Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region- M51. 26- Codify by AAPC.
What does diagnosis code M51 16 mean?ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Codes. M51.16 - Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region.
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