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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Lumbar Spondylolisthesis

ICD-10 Coding for Lumbar Spondylolisthesis

M43.16
M43.17

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

Also Known as:
Lumbar Vertebral Slippage
Lumbosacral Spondylolisthesis
lumbar spine slippage
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Lumbar Spondylolisthesis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Lumbar Spondylolisthesis

Use ICD-10 code M43.16 for spondylolisthesis, lumbar region, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region

Billable Code
M43.16
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Lateral X-ray showing ≥3mm translation at L4-L5
documentation:
  • • Radiologist report specifying lumbar level

Applicable To

  • • L4-L5 spondylolisthesis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the lumbar level and presence of instability.

Spondylolisthesis, lumbosacral region

Billable Code
M43.17
Billable

Applicable To

  • • L5-S1 spondylolisthesis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the lumbosacral level and presence of slippage.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M54.16

Radiculopathy, lumbar region

Use when radiculopathy is present alongside lumbar spondylolisthesis.

G96.1

Neurogenic claudication

Use when neurogenic claudication is present with lumbosacral spondylolisthesis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for lumbar spondylolisthesis?

The ICD-10 code for lumbar spondylolisthesis is M43.16 for the lumbar region and M43.17 for the lumbosacral region.

How do you code lumbar spondylolisthesis with radiculopathy?

For lumbar spondylolisthesis with radiculopathy, use M43.16 for the spondylolisthesis and M54.16 for the radiculopathy.

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