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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Laminectomy

ICD-10 Coding for Laminectomy

M48.06
M51.16

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

Also Known as:
Spinal decompression surgery
Open decompression
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Laminectomy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Laminectomy

Use ICD-10 code M48.06 for spinal stenosis, lumbar region, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Spinal stenosis, lumbar region

Non-Billable
M48.06
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of neurogenic claudication and imaging evidence of stenosis.
documentation:
  • • Operative note must detail levels decompressed and findings.

Applicable To

  • • Lumbar spinal stenosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the level and extent of decompression.

Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region

Billable Code
M51.16
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • MRI showing disc extrusion compressing nerve root
  • • Positive straight-leg raise test
documentation:
  • • Ensure documentation specifies the disc level and radiculopathy symptoms.

Applicable To

  • • Lumbar disc herniation with radiculopathy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the disc level and radiculopathy symptoms.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G96.8

Other specified disorders of central nervous system

Use when additional CNS disorders are present.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for lumbar laminectomy?

The ICD-10 code for lumbar laminectomy is M48.06, used for lumbar spinal stenosis requiring decompression.

Can laminectomy be coded with fusion?

Laminectomy can be coded with fusion if decompression is separate from the fusion approach, using codes 63047 and 22612.

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