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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Retrolisthesis

ICD-10 Coding for Retrolisthesis

M43.1

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

Also Known as:
Retrospondylolisthesis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Retrolisthesis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Retrolisthesis

Use ICD-10 code M43.1 for spondylolisthesis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Spondylolisthesis

Non-Billable
M43.1
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • Imaging confirms ≥2mm posterior slippage.
documentation:
  • Documentation includes vertebral level and direction.

Applicable To

  • • Retrolisthesis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the direction of slippage and vertebral level.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M54.12

Cervical radiculopathy

Use when neurological symptoms are present.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for retrolisthesis?

The ICD-10 code for retrolisthesis is M43.1, which covers all types of spondylolisthesis, including backward slippage.

How should retrolisthesis be documented?

Document retrolisthesis by specifying the vertebral level, direction of slippage, and any associated conditions like radiculopathy.

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