Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for low back pain unspecified includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Low Back Pain Unspecified
Use ICD-10 code M54.50 for low back pain, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Chronic pain
Use with M54.50 if pain duration exceeds 3 months.
The ICD-10 code for low back pain unspecified is M54.50. It is used when the cause of the pain is not specified or identified.
Use M54.50 when documenting low back pain without a specific cause or radiation. Ensure no specific etiology is identified.