icd 10 code for schmorl's node lumbar

What is the ICD 10 code for Schmorl's nodes?

Schmorl's nodes, thoracic region M51. 44 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

Can Schmorl's nodes be caused by trauma?

Conclusion: Schmorl's nodes do occur acutely as the result of a single traumatic episode, and are almost always associated with other acute spinal injury. The frequency and occurrence of acute Schmorl's nodes in motorcyclists suggest that axial loading is an important mechanism.

What is Schmorl's nodes lumbar spine?

Schmorl's nodes are a common spinal disc herniation in which the soft tissue of the intervertebral disc bulges out into the adjacent vertebrae through an endplate defect. Schmorl's nodes are commonly seen in the upper lumbar spine and are often discovered incidentally on imaging studies.

What does Schmorl's node mean?

Schmorl nodes represent a herniation or an extrusion of the intervertebral disc nuclear material through the vertebral body endplate, with displacement of this material into the adjacent vertebral body [2]. The herniated tissue may form a defect in the upper or lower surface of the involved vertebra.

The ICD code M514 is used to code Schmorl's nodes

Schmorl's nodes or Schmorl's nodules are protrusions of the nucleus pulposus of the intervertebral disc through the vertebral body endplate and into the adjacent vertebra.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'M51.4 - Schmorl's nodes'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code M51.4. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

The ICD code M514 is used to code Schmorl's nodes

Schmorl's nodes or Schmorl's nodules are protrusions of the nucleus pulposus of the intervertebral disc through the vertebral body endplate and into the adjacent vertebra.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'M51.46 - Schmorl's nodes, lumbar region'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code M51.46. 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 M51.46 and a single ICD9 code, 722.32 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.