icd 10 code for ls strain

by Dr. Antonio Renner DVM 8 min read

What is the ICD 10 code for unspecified muscle strain?

Oct 01, 2021 · Sprain of ligaments of lumbar spine, initial encounter. 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Billable/Specific Code. S33.5XXA 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 S33.5XXA became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is the ICD 10 code for lower back strain?

Sep 07, 2015 · 843.1: Ischiocapsular (ligament) sprain. 843.8: Sprains and strains of other specified sites of hip and thigh. 843.9: Sprains and strains of unspecified site of hip and thigh. ICD-10 has several codes in the sprains and strains category, depending upon the exact location and episode of care. Sprain.

What is the ICD 10 code for rotator cuff strain?

Oct 01, 2021 · L90.0 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 L90.0 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of L90.0 - other international versions of ICD-10 L90.0 may differ. Type 2 Excludes.

What is the ICD 10 code for sprain of ligaments?

Oct 01, 2021 · 2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M51.36 2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M51.36 Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Billable/Specific Code M51.36 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 a sprain of the lateral collateral ligament?

Sprain of lateral collateral ligament of knee 1 S00-T88#N#2021 ICD-10-CM Range S00-T88#N#Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes#N#Note#N#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#N#Type 1 Excludes#N#birth trauma ( P10-P15)#N#obstetric trauma ( O70 - O71)#N#Use Additional#N#code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable ( Z18.-)#N#Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes 2 S80-S89#N#2021 ICD-10-CM Range S80-S89#N#Injuries to the knee and lower leg#N#Type 2 Excludes#N#burns and corrosions ( T20 - T32)#N#frostbite ( T33-T34)#N#injuries of ankle and foot, except fracture of ankle and malleolus ( S90-S99)#N#insect bite or sting, venomous ( T63.4)#N#Injuries to the knee and lower leg 3 S83#N#ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S83#N#Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of knee#N#2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code#N#Code Also#N#any associated open wound#N#Includes#N#avulsion of joint or ligament of knee#N#laceration of cartilage, joint or ligament of knee#N#sprain of cartilage, joint or ligament of knee#N#traumatic hemarthrosis of joint or ligament of knee#N#traumatic rupture of joint or ligament of knee#N#traumatic subluxation of joint or ligament of knee#N#traumatic tear of joint or ligament of knee#N#Type 2 Excludes#N#derangement of patella ( M22.0- M22.3)#N#injury of patellar ligament (tendon) ( S76.1-)#N#internal derangement of knee ( M23.-)#N#old dislocation of knee ( M24.36)#N#pathological dislocation of knee ( M24.36)#N#recurrent dislocation of knee ( M22.0)#N#strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower leg ( S86.-)#N#Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of knee

What is the secondary code for Chapter 20?

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.

What is S13.4?

S13.4. Non- Billable means the code is not sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis. Use a child code to capture more detail. Code requires 7th Character Extension identifier. This 7th Character usually captures Episode of Care information, such as "Initial Encounter," "Subsquent Encounter," ...

What is the difference between a whiplash and a CAD?

The term "whiplash" is a colloquialism. "Cervical acceleration-deceleration" (CAD) describes the mechanism of the injury, while the term "whiplash associated disorders" (WAD) describes the injury sequelae and symptoms.

What is whiplash in medical terms?

Whiplash is a non-medical term describing a range of injuries to the neck caused by or related to a sudden distortion of the neck associated with extension, although the exact injury mechanism (s) remain unknown. The term "whiplash" is a colloquialism.

What is inclusion term?

Inclusion Terms are a list of concepts for which a specific code is used. The list of Inclusion Terms is useful for determining the correct code in some cases, but the list is not necessarily exhaustive.