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ICD-10-PCS Procedure Code BR16 Lumbar Facet Joint (s) ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M67.2 Synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified
Fluoroscopy of Lumbar Facet Joint (s) ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M25.40 [convert to ICD-9-CM]
Unspecified inflammatory spondylopathy, lumbar region. M46.96 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM M46.96 became effective on October 1, 2020.
Facet hypertrophy manifests itself as spinal stenosis, the symptoms of which are back and leg pain. Typically it feels worse when you're standing and walking, and better when you're sitting.
M46. 96 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M46. 96 became effective on October 1, 2021.
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Facet Hypertrophy is the term used to describe a degeneration and enlargement of the facet joints. The facet joints, which are a pair of small joints at each level along the back of the spine, are designed to provide support, stability, and flexibility to the spine.
A. If the documentation is facet arthropathy the index must be followed and the correct code assignment will be M46. 96 Unspecified inflammatory spondylopathy, lumbar region.
82: Other specified dorsopathies Cervical region.
ICD-10 code M47. 816 for Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Dorsopathies .
Spondylosis (aka Facet Pain or Facet Disease) is often used interchangeably with osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease, but they are in fact distinct conditions (which may occur together) with different treatment protocols. Recognizing this is crucial.
Definition/Description. Lumbar facet syndrome refers to a dysfunction at the level of the posterior facet joints of the spine. These joints together with the disc form the intervertebral joint. Changes at the level of the posterior facet joints can influence the disc and vice versa.
Facet joint disease, which is also known as facet syndrome, spinal osteoarthritis, facet hypertrophy or facet arthritis, is a spinal condition occurs when the facet joints in the spine degenerate to the point of causing painful symptoms.
Hypertrophy in your facet joints is related to spinal arthritis, and like spinal arthritis, it usually occurs as the effects of age, wear and tear, poor posture and/or injuries take root.
Increased swelling of the facet joint can pressure the spinal nerves which causes pain and discomfort. When left untreated, facet hypertrophy may contribute to spinal stenosis and radiculopathy, among other conditions.