Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for arthropathy of lumbar facet joint includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Arthropathy of Lumbar Facet Joint
Use ICD-10 code M46.96 for unspecified inflammatory spondylopathy, lumbar region, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Low back pain
Use as a secondary code if pain is a dominant symptom.
Chronic pain syndrome
Use if pain persists for more than 3 months.
The ICD-10 code for lumbar facet arthropathy without degenerative changes is M46.96. If degenerative changes are present, use M47.86.
Facet joint injections are coded using 64490-64495, depending on the spinal region and number of levels treated.