icd 10 code for acute bilateral thoracic back pain

by Eden Cartwright DVM 8 min read

ICD-10-CM Code for Pain in thoracic spine M54. 6.

Is M54 6 still valid?

M54. 6 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. 6 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is the ICD-10 diagnosis code for back pain?

5 – Low Back Pain. ICD-Code M54. 5 is a billable ICD-10 code used for healthcare diagnosis reimbursement of chronic low back pain.

What is the ICD-10 code for upper back pain?

M54. 9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What is the ICD-10 code for acute on chronic back pain?

The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M54. 50 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of M54. 50 - other international versions of ICD-10 M54.

What is thoracic spine?

The thoracic spine is located in the upper and middle part of the back. Twelve vertebrae are located in the thoracic spine and are numbered T-1 to T-12. Each number corresponds with the nerves in that section of the spinal cord: T-1 through T-5 nerves affect muscles, upper chest, mid-back and abdominal muscles.

What is the ICD-10 code for bilateral low back pain with sciatica?

4: Lumbago with sciatica.

What is the ICD-10 code for thoracic strain?

S29.012AICD-10 Code for Strain of muscle and tendon of back wall of thorax, initial encounter- S29. 012A- Codify by AAPC.

What does Dorsalgia mean in medical terms?

For starters, dorsalgia is severe back pain, which could be coming from different parts of the spine. Depending on the specific section of the spine where the pain is coming from, there are six types of dorsalgia.

What is Dorsalgia diagnosis?

Summary. Dorsalgia means back or spine pain, including low back, mid back, and sciatic pain. It does not include pain related to scoliosis, lordosis, or other specifically classified conditions.

What is intractable back pain?

Intractable pain refers to a type of pain that can't be controlled with standard medical care. Intractable essentially means difficult to treat or manage. This type of pain isn't curable, so the focus of treatment is to reduce your discomfort. The condition is also known as intractable pain disease, or IP.

What is M54 9 Dorsalgia?

M54. 9 converts approximately to ICD-9-CM: 724.5 - Backache, unspecified.