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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Lumbar Foraminal Stenosis

ICD-10 Coding for Lumbar Foraminal Stenosis

M48.061
M48.062
M99.63

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

Also Known as:
Neural Foraminal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis of Lumbar Region
neural foraminal stenosis the lumbar spine
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Lumbar Foraminal Stenosis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Lumbar Foraminal Stenosis

Use ICD-10 code M48.061 for spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication

Billable Code
M48.061
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • No neurogenic claudication symptoms

Applicable To

  • • Lumbar spinal stenosis without claudication

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies absence of claudication.

Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication

Billable Code
M48.062
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Lumbar spinal stenosis with claudication

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies presence of claudication.

Disorders of the spine, neural foraminal stenosis

Billable Code
M99.63
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Isolated foraminal stenosis

Important Notes

  • • Use only when no other specific etiology is documented.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for lumbar foraminal stenosis?

The ICD-10 code for lumbar foraminal stenosis without neurogenic claudication is M48.061, and with neurogenic claudication is M48.062.

How do you document lumbar foraminal stenosis?

Document lumbar foraminal stenosis by specifying the anatomical location, presence of neurogenic claudication, and underlying etiology.

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