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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Spine Pain

ICD-10 Coding for Spine Pain

M54.5
M54.51

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

Also Known as:
Back Pain
Vertebral Pain
Lumbago
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Spine Pain

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Spine Pain

Use ICD-10 code M54.5 for low back pain, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Low back pain

Non-Billable
M54.5
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Pain localized to the lumbar region without specific findings

Applicable To

  • • Lumbago
  • • Pain in lumbar region

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the absence of radiculopathy or other specific conditions.

Vertebrogenic low back pain

Billable Code
M54.51
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Imaging showing vertebral changes
  • • Pain reproducible on palpation of vertebrae

Applicable To

  • • Pain originating from vertebral structures

Important Notes

  • • Documentation must include imaging findings to support vertebrogenic diagnosis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G89.21

Chronic pain due to trauma

Use when chronic pain is due to a past traumatic event and requires ongoing management.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for spine pain?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified low back pain is M54.5. For vertebrogenic low back pain, use M54.51.

How do you code chronic spine pain due to trauma?

Chronic spine pain due to trauma is coded as G89.21, with additional site-specific codes as needed.

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