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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Thoracic Radiculopathy

ICD-10 Coding for Thoracic Radiculopathy

M54.14
M51.14

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

Also Known as:
Thoracic Nerve Root Compression
Thoracic Nerve Pain
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Thoracic Radiculopathy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Thoracic Radiculopathy

Use ICD-10 code M54.14 for radiculopathy, thoracic region, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Radiculopathy, thoracic region

Billable Code
M54.14
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of thoracic radicular pain without disc pathology
coding:
  • • No imaging required if clinical findings are sufficient

Applicable To

  • • Thoracic radiculopathy without specific etiology

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies thoracic region and excludes disc-related causes.

Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, thoracic region

Billable Code
M51.14
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • MRI showing disc herniation or nerve root compression

Applicable To

  • • Thoracic radiculopathy due to disc herniation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure MRI findings are documented to support the use of this code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G89.29

Other chronic pain

Use for pain management encounters related to thoracic radiculopathy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for thoracic radiculopathy?

The ICD-10 code for thoracic radiculopathy is M54.14, used for idiopathic cases, and M51.14 for disc-related cases.

How do you code thoracic radiculopathy due to a disc disorder?

Use ICD-10 code M51.14 for thoracic radiculopathy when it is due to a confirmed disc disorder.

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