Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for lumbar degenerative disc disease includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease
Use ICD-10 code M51.36 for other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Sciatica, left side
Use when sciatica symptoms are present alongside lumbar disc degeneration.
The ICD-10 code for lumbar degenerative disc disease is M51.36 for the lumbar region and M51.37 for the lumbosacral region.
Code M51.36 is used for lumbar discogenic pain when MRI confirms disc degeneration and pain reproduction on discography.