icd 10 code for lumbosacral spondylosis without myelopathy

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M47.817

What is the ICD-10 code for lumbar spondylosis without myelopathy?

M47.816Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region. M47. 816 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What is spondylosis without myelopathy?

Cervical spondylosis without myelopathy is a condition where wear and tear accumulate in your neck, without putting pressure on the spinal cord. The spine is a column of bones called vertebrae, which support your body. In between the vertebrae are spongy tissues called discs.Nov 18, 2021

What is spondylosis of lumbar region without myelopathy or radiculopathy?

Definition. Lumbar spondylosis (LS) is a radiographic diagnosis that refers to degenerative changes of the discs, vertebral bodies and paired zygapophysial joints (z-joints) of the lumbar spineand may be associated with low back pain (LBP). does not rely on clinical findings.Feb 14, 2018

How do you code lumbar spondylosis?

ICD-10-CM Code for Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region M47. 816.

What is lumbosacral spondylosis?

Lumbar spondylosis is an age-related degeneration of the vertebrae and disks of the lower back. These changes are often called degenerative disk disease and osteoarthritis. The common condition is marked by the breakdown of one or more of the disks that separate the bones of the spine.

What's the difference between spondylosis and spondylitis?

Spondylitis is the result of an inflammatory condition of the joint that causes arthritis. Spondylosis describes the vertebral joints' general wear and tear that results in degeneration of the disks and joints.Mar 22, 2021

What is spondylosis with myelopathy?

Spondylosis refers to degenerative, or age-related, changes in the spine. These changes include disc degeneration, bone spurs, and thickened ligaments. Cervical spondylotic myelopathy, therefore, is myelopathy (spinal cord damage) caused by spondylosis (degeneration) in the cervical spine (neck).

What is the difference between a radiculopathy and myelopathy?

Myelopathy is the result of spinal cord compression. The difference is that myelopathy affects the entire spinal cord. In comparison, radiculopathy refers to compression on an individual nerve root. However, myelopathy may sometimes be accompanied by radiculopathy.

Is lumbar spondylosis a disability?

Qualifying for Disability Benefits with Spondylosis Degenerative disc disease is listed as a disability in Section 1.04: Disorders of the Spine. To qualify, you must present evidence of nerve root compression accompanied by pain, limited spinal mobility, motor loss, and sensory or reflex loss.

What is the ICD 10 code for lumbosacral spondylosis?

M47.817Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbosacral region. M47. 817 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

Is lumbar spondylosis arthritis?

This age-related condition is called lumbar spondylosis. It's also frequently called arthritis of the lower back and results in chronic lower back pain that worsens with age and increases with movement. When this condition occurs in the neck, it's called cervical spondylosis.

What is spondylosis unspecified?

Spondylosis refers to degenerative changes in the spine such as bone spurs and degenerating intervertebral discs between the vertebrae. Spondylosis changes in the spine are frequently referred to as osteoarthritis.

The ICD code M47 is used to code Spondyloarthropathy

Spondyloarthropathy or spondyloarthrosis refers to any joint disease of the vertebral column. As such, it is a class or category of diseases rather than a single, specific entity. It differs from spondylopathy, which is a disease of the vertebra itself. However, many conditions involve both spondylopathy and spondyloarthropathy.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'M47.816 - Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code M47.816. 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 M47.816 and a single ICD9 code, 721.3 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.

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