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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Lower Back Pain with Radiculopathy

ICD-10 Coding for Lower Back Pain with Radiculopathy

M54.16
M51.16

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for lower back pain with radiculopathy includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Sciatica
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Lower Back Pain with Radiculopathy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Lower Back Pain with Radiculopathy

Use ICD-10 code M54.16 for radiculopathy, lumbar region, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Radiculopathy, lumbar region

Billable Code
M54.16
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of radicular pain and neurological deficits

Applicable To

  • • Lumbar radiculopathy
  • • Sciatica with lumbar radiculopathy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure that the documentation clearly differentiates between radiculopathy and general back pain.

Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region

Billable Code
M51.16
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • MRI-confirmed disc herniation
  • • Radicular symptoms

Applicable To

  • • Herniated disc with radiculopathy

Important Notes

  • • Documentation must include imaging evidence of disc disorder.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G89.21

Chronic pain due to trauma

Use when chronic pain is documented as due to trauma.

G89.22

Chronic pain due to surgery

Use when chronic pain is documented as due to surgery.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for lower back pain with radiculopathy?

The ICD-10 code for lower back pain with radiculopathy is M54.16, which specifies radiculopathy in the lumbar region.

How do you code lumbar radiculopathy?

For lumbar radiculopathy, use ICD-10 code M54.16. Ensure documentation includes radicular pain and neurological deficits.

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