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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Failed Back Syndrome

ICD-10 Coding for Failed Back Syndrome

M96.1
T84.2XXA

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for failed back syndrome includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Postlaminectomy Syndrome
Persistent Spinal Pain Syndrome
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Failed Back Syndrome

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Failed Back Syndrome

Use ICD-10 code M96.1 for postlaminectomy syndrome, not elsewhere classified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Postlaminectomy syndrome, not elsewhere classified

Billable Code
M96.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Chronic pain post-surgery with imaging evidence
documentation:
  • • Explicit mention of prior surgery and current symptoms

Applicable To

  • • Failed back syndrome

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation explicitly links current symptoms to prior surgery.

Mechanical complication of internal fixation device, initial encounter

Non-Billable
T84.2XXA
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Imaging confirming hardware failure

Applicable To

  • • Broken pedicle screw

Important Notes

  • • Ensure imaging confirms the mechanical failure.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z98.1

Arthrodesis status

Use to indicate prior spinal fusion.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for failed back syndrome?

The ICD-10 code for failed back syndrome is M96.1, which is used for postlaminectomy syndrome when chronic pain persists after spinal surgery.

How do you code mechanical complications of spinal hardware?

Use ICD-10 code T84.2XXA for mechanical complications of internal fixation devices, such as broken screws, confirmed by imaging.

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