M54.5 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of low back pain. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2022 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.
Why ICD-10 codes are important
M54.5 is a non-billable ICD-10 code for Low back pain. It should not be used for HIPAA-covered transactions as a more specific code is available to choose from below. lumbago due to intervertebral disc displacement ( M51.2 -) A more specific code should be selected.
Contusion of lower back and pelvis, initial encounter S30. 0XXA 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 S30. 0XXA became effective on October 1, 2021.
922.32 - Contusion of buttock | ICD-10-CM.
ICD-9 code 922.3 for Contusion of back is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -CONTUSION WITH INTACT SKIN SURFACE (920-924).
Encounter for other specified aftercareICD-10 code Z51. 89 for Encounter for other specified aftercare is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .
A contusion (kun-TOO-zhun), or bruise, of the buttocks is an injury to the skin and underlying tissue of the buttocks.
A gluteal contusion is a bruise to the muscle area. A gluteal muscle strain is a stretch or partial tear of the muscle or tendon. Trauma, either by a fall or a direct blow to the buttock area, causes most gluteal injuries.
5 – Low Back Pain.
M54. 50 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.
ICD-10 code R05 for Cough is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified .
ICD-10 code Z51. 11 for Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .
W19.XXXAUnspecified fall, initial encounter W19. XXXA 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 W19.
Can Z codes be listed as primary codes? Yes; they can be sequenced as primary and secondary codes.
Contusion of lower back and pelvis, sequela 1 S30.0XXS is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. 2 The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM S30.0XXS became effective on October 1, 2020. 3 This is the American ICD-10-CM version of S30.0XXS - other international versions of ICD-10 S30.0XXS may differ.
Use secondary code (s) from Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity, to indicate cause of injury. Codes within the T section that include the external cause do not require an additional external cause code. Type 1 Excludes.