icd 10 code for nerve root compression

by Dr. Janice Hammes MD 6 min read

Nerve root and plexus compressions in diseases classified elsewhere. G55 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 G55 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is the ICD 10 code for nerve root and plexus?

Nerve root and plexus compressions in diseases classified elsewhere. G55 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2018/2019 edition of ICD-10-CM G55 became effective on October 1, 2018.

What is the ICD-10-CM coding convention for nerve compression?

Nerve root and plexus compressions in diseases classified elsewhere G55 Certain conditions have both an underlying etiology and multiple body system manifestations due to the underlying etiology. For such conditions, ICD-10-CM has a coding convention that requires the underlying condition be sequenced first followed by the manifestation.

What is the ICD 10 code for nerve damage?

Diagnosis Index entries containing back-references to G58.9: Atrophy, atrophic (of) muscle, muscular (diffuse) (general) (idiopathic) (primary) M62.50 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M62.50 Compression nerve G58.9 - see also Disorder, nerve Disorder (of) - see also Disease nerve G58.9

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What is nerve root compression?

Nerve Root Compression, clinically known as Radiculopathy, refers to a compression of nerve roots as they exit the spine. This condition most commonly affects the lumbar (lower back) nerve roots, but it does also occur in the cervical (neck) nerve roots. Pain is largely referred down the leg.

What is the ICD-10-CM code for lumbar radiculopathy?

16.

What is the ICD-10 code for right upper extremity radiculopathy?

Radiculopathy, thoracic region The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M54. 14 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of M54.

What is the ICD-10-CM code for cervical radiculopathy?

ICD-10 Code for Radiculopathy, cervical region- M54. 12- Codify by AAPC.

What is the ICD code for right lower extremity radiculopathy?

Radiculopathy, site unspecified The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M54. 10 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of M54.

What is radiculopathy lumbar region?

Lumbar radiculopathy is an inflammation of a nerve root in the lower back, which causes symptoms of pain or irritation in the back and down the legs. This condition usually involves the sciatic nerve and therefore is also called sciatica.

What is the ICD-10 code for lumbar stenosis?

06.

What is the meaning of radiculopathy?

Commonly referred to as a pinched nerve, radiculopathy is injury or damage to nerve roots in the area where they leave the spine. This condition can affect anyone and can be the result disc degeneration, disc herniation or other trauma.

What is the ICD-10 code for thoracic radiculopathy?

ICD-10 code: M54. 14 Radiculopathy Thoracic region.

What is the ICD 10 code for pinched nerve in neck?

12.

What is the ICD 10 code for cervical spine pain?

Code M54. 2 is the diagnosis code used for Cervicalgia (Neck Pain).

What is the ICD 10 code for cervical stenosis?

ICD-10 code M48. 02 for Spinal stenosis, cervical region is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Dorsopathies .