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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Lumbar Spondylosis without Myelopathy or Radiculopathy

ICD-10 Coding for Lumbar Spondylosis without Myelopathy or Radiculopathy

M47.816

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

Also Known as:
Degenerative Disc Disease of the Lumbar Spine
Lumbar Osteoarthritis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Lumbar Spondylosis without Myelopathy or Radiculopathy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Lumbar Spondylosis without Myelopathy or Radiculopathy

Use ICD-10 code M47.816 for spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region

Billable Code
M47.816
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

documentation:
  • Documentation must explicitly state 'without myelopathy or radiculopathy'.
clinical:
  • Imaging shows degeneration without nerve compression.

Applicable To

  • • Degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine without nerve involvement

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation explicitly states 'without myelopathy or radiculopathy' to use M47.816.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M54.5

Low back pain

Use to document concurrent nonspecific low back pain.

M51.36

Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region

Use when degenerative disc disease is confirmed by imaging.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code M47.816?

ICD-10 code M47.816 refers to spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy in the lumbar region, requiring explicit documentation of the absence of neurological symptoms.

When should M47.816 be used?

Use M47.816 when lumbar spondylosis is documented without any signs of myelopathy or radiculopathy, confirmed by clinical and imaging findings.

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