icd 10 code for lumbosacral sprainstrain

by Dr. Kurt Bahringer 5 min read

ICD-10-CM Code for Sprain of ligaments of lumbar spine, initial encounter S33. 5XXA.

What is the ICD 10 code for lumbar sprain?

ICD-10-CM Code S33.5XXA Sprain of ligaments of lumbar spine, initial encounter. S33.5XXA is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of sprain of ligaments of lumbar spine, initial encounter. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.

What is the ICD 10 code for sprain of ligaments?

ICD-10 code S33.5XXA for Sprain of ligaments of lumbar spine, initial encounter is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes . Subscribe to Codify and get the code details in a flash.

What is the ICD 10 code for dislocation and sprain?

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S33 Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of lumbar spine and pelvis

What is the ICD 10 code for Lumbar Spondylitis?

Sprain of ligaments of lumbar spine, initial encounter. S33.5XXA is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM S33.5XXA became effective on October 1, 2018.

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What is the ICD-10 code for lumbosacral strain?

ICD-10-CM Code for Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back, initial encounter S39. 012A.

What is lumbosacral strain?

A lumbosacral strain is a medical term for an injury that causes low back pain. Specifically, the lumbosacral area refers to the low back and exists between the bottom of the ribcage and the top of the buttocks. Generally speaking, a strain is defined as a tearing of muscles and tendons.

What is the CPT code for lumbar Sprain?

Sprain of ligaments of lumbar spine, initial encounter 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 ICD-10 code S33 5XXA?

Sprain of ligaments of lumbar spineS33. 5XXA Sprain of ligaments of lumbar spine, initial encounter - ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Codes.

Is lumbar and lumbosacral the same?

A lumbosacral spine x-ray is a picture of the small bones (vertebrae) in the lower part of the spine. This area includes the lumbar region and the sacrum, the area that connects the spine to the pelvis. This is the spine and the sacrum with the cervical (neck), thoracic (mid-back), and lumbar (lower back) vertebra.

What's the difference between a strain and a sprain?

The difference between a sprain and a strain is that a sprain injures the bands of tissue that connect two bones together, while a strain involves an injury to a muscle or to the band of tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone.

What is the ICD 10 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 CPT code 72141?

CPT® Code 72141 in section: Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents.

What does CPT code 72156 mean?

CPT® Code 72156 in section: Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, without contrast material, followed by contrast material(s) and further sequences.

Is M79 1 a valid code?

The ICD10 code for the diagnosis "Myalgia" is "M79. 1". M79. 1 is NOT a 'valid' or 'billable' ICD10 code.

What is the ICD-10 code for sciatica?

ICD-Code M54. 3 is a non-billable ICD-10 code used for healthcare diagnosis reimbursement of Sciatica.

How do you treat a lumbar strain?

Treatment may include:Rest.Ice packs and/or heat and compression applied to the back.Exercises (to strengthen the abdominal muscles)Stretching and strengthening exercises (for the lower back as it heals)Education regarding the use and wearing of appropriate protective equipment.

The ICD code S33 is used to code Abdominal trauma

Abdominal trauma is an injury to the abdomen. It may be blunt or penetrating and may involve damage to the abdominal organs. Signs and symptoms include abdominal pain, tenderness, rigidity, and bruising of the external abdomen. Abdominal trauma presents a risk of severe blood loss and infection.

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 S33.5XXA and a single ICD9 code, 847.2 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.

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