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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Spinal Claudication

ICD-10 Coding for Spinal Claudication

M48.062
M48.061

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

Also Known as:
Neurogenic Claudication
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Spinal Claudication

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Spinal Claudication

Use ICD-10 code M48.062 for spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication

Billable Code
M48.062
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of leg pain relieved by sitting and confirmed stenosis on MRI.

Applicable To

  • • Neurogenic claudication due to lumbar spinal stenosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies neurogenic claudication symptoms and imaging findings.

Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication

Billable Code
M48.061
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Lumbar spinal stenosis without neurogenic symptoms

Important Notes

  • • Ensure absence of neurogenic symptoms is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G55.3

Nerve root and plexus compressions in other dorsopathies

Use when nerve root compression is documented.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for spinal claudication?

The ICD-10 code for spinal claudication with neurogenic symptoms is M48.062. It is used when lumbar spinal stenosis causes neurogenic claudication.

How is neurogenic claudication coded?

Neurogenic claudication due to lumbar spinal stenosis is coded as M48.062. Ensure documentation includes symptom relief patterns and MRI findings.

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