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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Post Laminectomy Syndrome

ICD-10 Coding for Post Laminectomy Syndrome

M96.1
G89.29

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

Also Known as:
Failed Back Syndrome
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Post Laminectomy Syndrome

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Post Laminectomy Syndrome

Use ICD-10 code M96.1 for postlaminectomy syndrome, nec, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Postlaminectomy syndrome, NEC

Billable Code
M96.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Persistent pain following laminectomy with no new disc herniation.
documentation:
  • • Explicit mention of previous laminectomy in patient history.

Applicable To

  • • Failed back syndrome

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation explicitly links pain to the surgical procedure.

Other chronic pain

Billable Code
G89.29
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Chronic pain lasting more than 3 months

Important Notes

  • • Ensure chronicity is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G89.29

Other chronic pain

Use when chronic pain is the focus of care, alongside M96.1.

M54.16

Radiculopathy, lumbar region

Use if nerve root compression is confirmed via imaging or EMG.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for post laminectomy syndrome?

The ICD-10 code for post laminectomy syndrome is M96.1, used for documenting persistent pain following spinal surgery.

When should G89.29 be used with M96.1?

G89.29 should be used with M96.1 when chronic pain is the primary focus of the encounter, indicating pain management.

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