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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Lumbar Spine Spondylosis

ICD-10 Coding for Lumbar Spine Spondylosis

M47.896
M47.26

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

Also Known as:
Degenerative Disc Disease
Spinal Osteoarthritis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Lumbar Spine Spondylosis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Lumbar Spine Spondylosis

Use ICD-10 code M47.896 for other spondylosis, lumbar region, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other spondylosis, lumbar region

Billable Code
M47.896
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • No neurological symptoms present.
documentation:
  • Imaging confirms degenerative changes.

Applicable To

  • • Degenerative changes without myelopathy or radiculopathy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure imaging and clinical findings support the absence of myelopathy or radiculopathy.

Spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbar region

Billable Code
M47.26
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • Dermatomal pain with EMG/NCS confirmation or MRI showing nerve root compression

Applicable To

  • • Spondylosis with nerve root compression

Important Notes

  • • Ensure radiculopathy is documented and confirmed by imaging.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M54.17

Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

Use alongside M47.26 when radiculopathy is documented.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for lumbar spine spondylosis?

The ICD-10 code for lumbar spine spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy is M47.896. For spondylosis with radiculopathy, use M47.26.

How is lumbar spine spondylosis documented?

Document lumbar spine spondylosis with imaging results, neurological findings, and conservative treatment attempts. Ensure specificity in symptoms and diagnostic tests.

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