The current code, M54. 5 (Low back pain), will be expanded into three more specific codes: M54. 50 (Low back pain, unspecified)
S39. 012, Low back strain. M51.
06.
5: Low back pain.
9: Dorsalgia, unspecified.
16: Radiculopathy Lumbar region.
ICD-10 Code for Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region- M51. 36- Codify by AAPC.
Lumbar spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal, compressing the nerves traveling through the lower back into the legs. While it may affect younger patients, due to developmental causes, it is more often a degenerative condition that affects people who are typically age 60 and older.
Spinal stenosis, lumbar region The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M48. 06 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of M48. 06 - other international versions of ICD-10 M48.
The new diagnosis code – M54. 51 – went into effect on October 1, 2021. This code will be applied to patients meeting indications for treatment with basivertebral nerve radiofrequency neurotomy.
ICD-9 Code Transition: 723.1 Code M54. 2 is the diagnosis code used for Cervicalgia (Neck Pain). It is a common problem, with two-thirds of the population having neck pain at some point in their lives.
17: Radiculopathy Lumbosacral region.
M54. 2 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 M54. 2 became effective on October 1, 2021.
M54. 50 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
M54. 9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
16.
Acute or chronic pain in the lumbar or sacral regions, which may be associated with musculo-ligamentous sprains and strains; intervertebral disk displacement; and other conditions.
M54.5 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.