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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Lumbar Disk Herniation

ICD-10 Coding for Lumbar Disk Herniation

M51.16
M51.17

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

Also Known as:
Herniated Lumbar Disc
Slipped Disc
Ruptured Disc
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Lumbar Disk Herniation

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Lumbar Disk Herniation

Use ICD-10 code M51.16 for intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region

Billable Code
M51.16
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of radicular pain and imaging confirmation

Applicable To

  • • Herniated lumbar disc with radiculopathy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies radiculopathy and imaging findings.

Intervertebral disc disorders with myelopathy, lumbar region

Billable Code
M51.17
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

    Applicable To

    • • Herniated lumbar disc with myelopathy

    Important Notes

    • • Document specific myelopathy symptoms and imaging results.
    Ancillary Codes

    Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

    G89.29

    Other chronic pain

    Use when chronic pain management is a focus.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the ICD-10 code for lumbar disk herniation?

    The ICD-10 code for lumbar disk herniation with radiculopathy is M51.16, and with myelopathy is M51.17.

    How is lumbar disk herniation diagnosed?

    Lumbar disk herniation is diagnosed through clinical evaluation and confirmed with imaging such as MRI or CT scans.

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