icd 10 cm code for lle radiculopathy

by Dr. Israel Bahringer II 9 min read

Radiculopathy, lumbar region
M54. 16 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 M54. 16 became effective on October 1, 2021.

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What is ICD 10 code for left leg radiculopathy?

Radiculopathy, site unspecified. M54.10 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 M54.10 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is the ICD 10 code for radiculopathy sciatica?

  • M54.1 Radiculopathy
  • M54.10 Radiculopathy, site unspecified
  • M54.11 Radiculopathy, occipito-atlanto-axial region
  • M54.12 Radiculopathy, cervical region
  • M54.13 Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, cervicothoracic region
  • M54.14 Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, thoracic region

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What is the ICD-10 code for right lower extremity radiculopathy?

The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M54. 1 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of M54.

What is the ICD-10 code for left upper extremity radiculopathy?

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What is the ICD-10 code for radiculopathy of leg?

Radiculopathy, site unspecified The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M54. 10 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of M54.

What is the ICD-10 code for right upper extremity radiculopathy?

Radiculopathy, cervical region The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M54. 12 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of M54.

What is M54 12 radiculopathy region?

ICD-10 code M54. 12 for Radiculopathy, cervical region is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Dorsopathies .

What is the ICD-10 code M54 12?

ICD-10 code: M54. 12 Radiculopathy Cervical region.

How do you code radiculopathy?

1- subcategory, part of the block M50-M54, Other Dorsopathies.M54.1 Radiculopathy.M54.10 Radiculopathy, site unspecified.M54.11 Radiculopathy, occipito-atlanto-axial region.M54.12 Radiculopathy, cervical region.M54.13 Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, cervicothoracic region.More items...•

What is the ICD-10 code for right l5 radiculopathy?

ICD-10 code: M54. 16 Radiculopathy Lumbar region | gesund.bund.de.

What is the meaning of radiculopathy?

Radiculopathy describes a range of symptoms produced by the pinching of a nerve root in the spinal column. The pinched nerve can occur at different areas along the spine (cervical, thoracic or lumbar). Symptoms of radiculopathy vary by location but frequently include pain, weakness, numbness and tingling.

What is radiculopathy lumbar region?

Lumbar radiculopathy is an inflammation of a nerve root in the lower back, which causes symptoms of pain or irritation in the back and down the legs. This condition usually involves the sciatic nerve and therefore is also called sciatica.

The ICD code M541 is used to code Radiculopathy

Radiculopathy refers to a set of conditions in which one or more nerves are affected and do not work properly (a neuropathy). The location of the injury is at the level of the nerve root (radix = "root"). This can result in pain (radicular pain), weakness, numbness, or difficulty controlling specific muscles.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'M54.16 - Radiculopathy, lumbar region'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code M54.16. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code M54.16 and a single ICD9 code, 724.4 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.

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