Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy lumbosacral region

  1. ICD-10-CM Codes
  2. M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
  3. M45-M49 Spondylopathies
  4. M47- Spondylosis
  5. 2023 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M47.816

2023 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M47.816

Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy lumbosacral region

    2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
  • M47.816 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
  • Short description: Spondylosis w/o myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
  • The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM M47.816 became effective on October 1, 2022.
  • This is the American ICD-10-CM version of M47.816 - other international versions of ICD-10 M47.816 may differ.

The following code(s) above M47.816 contain annotation back-references

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that may be applicable to M47.816:

  • M00-M99

    2023 ICD-10-CM Range M00-M99

    Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissueNote (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Use an external cause code following the code for the musculoskeletal condition, if applicable, to identify the cause of the musculoskeletal conditionType 2 Excludesarthropathic psoriasis (L40.5-)certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)compartment syndrome (traumatic) (T79.A-)complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)neoplasms (C00-D49)symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)

    Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
  • M47

    ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M47

    Spondylosis

      2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code

    Includes

    • arthrosis or osteoarthritis of spine
    • degeneration of facet joints

    Spondylosis

Approximate Synonyms

  • Facet syndrome of lumbar spine
  • Lumbar facet joint pain
  • Lumbar spondylosis
  • Lumbar spondylosis without myelopathy
  • Spondylosis of lumbar joint

ICD-10-CM M47.816 is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group(s) (MS-DRG v40.0):

  • 551 Medical back problems with mcc
  • 552 Medical back problems without mcc

Convert M47.816 to ICD-9-CM

Code History

  • 2016 (effective 10/1/2015): New code (first year of non-draft ICD-10-CM)
  • 2017 (effective 10/1/2016): No change
  • 2018 (effective 10/1/2017): No change
  • 2019 (effective 10/1/2018): No change
  • 2020 (effective 10/1/2019): No change
  • 2021 (effective 10/1/2020): No change
  • 2022 (effective 10/1/2021): No change
  • 2023 (effective 10/1/2022): No change

Diagnosis Index entries containing back-references to M47.816:

  • Spondylosis M47.9

    ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M47.9

    Spondylosis, unspecified

      2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code

    • without myelopathy or radiculopathy M47.819

      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M47.819

      Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, site unspecified

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code

      • lumbar region M47.816

ICD-10-CM Codes Adjacent To M47.816

M47.27 …… lumbosacral region

M47.28 …… sacral and sacrococcygeal region

M47.8 Other spondylosis

M47.81 Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy

M47.811 …… occipito-atlanto-axial region

M47.813 …… cervicothoracic region

M47.815 …… thoracolumbar region

M47.816 …… lumbar region

M47.817 …… lumbosacral region

M47.818 …… sacral and sacrococcygeal region

M47.891 …… occipito-atlanto-axial region

M47.893 …… cervicothoracic region

M47.895 …… thoracolumbar region

Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-10-CM codes.

What is spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy lumbosacral region?

Definition. Lumbar spondylosis (LS) is a radiographic diagnosis that refers to degenerative changes of the discs, vertebral bodies and paired zygapophysial joints (z-joints) of the lumbar spineand may be associated with low back pain (LBP).

What does lumbosacral spondylosis mean?

Lumbar spondylosis is an age-related degeneration of the vertebrae and disks of the lower back. These changes are often called degenerative disk disease and osteoarthritis. The common condition is marked by the breakdown of one or more of the disks that separate the bones of the spine.

Is lumbar spondylosis serious?

Spondylosis is common, but it is usually not serious. Many who have it experience no pain, though it can be painful for some. Most patients with spinal osteoarthritis will not need surgery.

What is the best treatment for spondylosis?

In most cases, the symptoms of cervical spondylosis can be relieved using a combination of: medication – such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including ibuprofen. exercise – such as swimming and walking. self care techniques – such as supporting your neck with a firm pillow at night.