Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for lumbar spine 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 Spine Disc Disease
Use ICD-10 code M51.360 for lumbar disc degeneration with back pain only, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Chronic pain syndrome
Use as a secondary code when chronic pain management is the focus.
The ICD-10 code for lumbar spine disc disease is M51.36-, with specific codes for pain localization such as M51.360 for back pain only.
Documentation should include MRI findings showing disc degeneration and specific pain characteristics, such as axial midline pain.