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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Lumbosacral Spondylosis without Myelopathy

ICD-10 Coding for Lumbosacral Spondylosis without Myelopathy

M47.817

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for lumbosacral spondylosis without myelopathy includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Degenerative Disc Disease Lumbosacral
Lumbosacral Osteoarthritis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Lumbosacral Spondylosis without Myelopathy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Lumbosacral Spondylosis without Myelopathy

Use ICD-10 code M47.817 for spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbosacral region, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

Billable Code
M47.817
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • Degenerative changes in the lumbosacral spine without neurological symptoms
documentation:
  • Imaging reports confirming absence of nerve compression

Applicable To

  • • Degenerative changes in lumbosacral spine without neurological involvement

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the absence of myelopathy or radiculopathy to justify M47.817.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M54.5

Low back pain

Use when low back pain is a significant symptom requiring separate management.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for lumbosacral spondylosis without myelopathy?

The ICD-10 code for lumbosacral spondylosis without myelopathy is M47.817. It is used when degenerative changes are present in the lumbosacral region without myelopathy or radiculopathy.

How is lumbosacral spondylosis without myelopathy documented?

Documentation should include specific spinal levels, absence of neurological symptoms, and imaging reports confirming degenerative changes without nerve compression.

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