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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Lumbosacral Spondylolisthesis

ICD-10 Coding for Lumbosacral Spondylolisthesis

M43.17

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

Also Known as:
Spondylolisthesis at L5-S1
Lumbosacral vertebral slippage
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Lumbosacral Spondylolisthesis

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

Use ICD-10 code M43.17 for spondylolisthesis, lumbosacral region, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Spondylolisthesis, lumbosacral region

Billable Code
M43.17
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Confirmed slippage at L5-S1 on imaging
documentation:
  • • Meyerding grade and imaging report included

Applicable To

  • • L5-S1 vertebral slippage

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the lumbosacral region and includes imaging confirmation.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M54.5

Low back pain

Use to describe associated low back pain symptoms.

M47.27

Spinal stenosis, lumbosacral region

Use when neurogenic claudication is present.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for lumbosacral spondylolisthesis?

The ICD-10 code for lumbosacral spondylolisthesis is M43.17, used when slippage is confirmed at the L5-S1 level.

How is lumbosacral spondylolisthesis documented?

Document lumbosacral spondylolisthesis by specifying the spinal level, Meyerding grade, and including imaging confirmation.

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