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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Osteoarthritis of the Lumbar Spine

ICD-10 Coding for Osteoarthritis of the Lumbar Spine

M47.816
M47.27
M47.16

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

Also Known as:
Lumbar Spondylosis
Degenerative Arthritis of the Lumbar Spine
Spinal Osteoarthritis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Osteoarthritis of the Lumbar Spine

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Osteoarthritis of the Lumbar Spine

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

clinical:
  • • Absence of neurological symptoms

Applicable To

  • • Degenerative changes
  • • Osteophyte formation
  • • Loss of disc height

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies absence of myelopathy or radiculopathy.

Spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbar region

Billable Code
M47.27
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Radicular pain
  • • Nerve root compression

Important Notes

  • • Document specific nerve root affected.

Spondylosis with myelopathy, lumbar region

Billable Code
M47.16
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Myelopathy
  • • Spinal cord compression

Important Notes

  • • Document specific neurological deficits observed.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M54.5

Low back pain

Use to document associated low back pain.

M54.16

Radiculopathy, lumbar region

Use to further specify the radiculopathy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for osteoarthritis of the lumbar spine?

The ICD-10 code for osteoarthritis of the lumbar spine is typically coded under M47.816 for spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy.

How do you code lumbar spondylosis with radiculopathy?

Lumbar spondylosis with radiculopathy is coded as M47.27, indicating nerve root involvement.

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