Lumbar stenosis typically involves peripheral nerves and their nerve roots, such as your sciatic nerve, which can lead to back pain and problems in the legs. On the other hand, cervical stenosis may directly affect your spinal cord. This condition is called myelopathy and carries far more serious consequences.
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Cervical spinal stenosis, also called cervical stenosis, occurs when the neck's protective spinal canal narrows due to degenerative changes or trauma. If the space within the spinal canal is reduced too much, neurologic deficits can result from spinal cord compression, a condition called myelopathy.
M48.00Spinal stenosis, site unspecified The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M48. 00 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of M48. 00 - other international versions of ICD-10 M48.
physical therapy to relieve inflammation and strain while restoring range of motion in your neck. steroid injections near your spine to reduce inflammation and swelling that may be compressing nerves. chiropractic treatment to realign your spine so nerve irritation is relieved.
To diagnose spinal stenosis, your doctor may ask you about signs and symptoms, discuss your medical history, and conduct a physical examination. He or she may order several imaging tests to help pinpoint the cause of your signs and symptoms.Oct 24, 2020
Treatment of Cervical Spinal Stenosis Mild stenosis can be treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen, posture improvement, and physical therapy. But more serious cases will require spinal surgery to relieve the compression.
Spinal stenosisICD-10 | Spinal stenosis, cervical region (M48. 02)
Spinal stenosis, lumbar regionICD-10 | Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication (M48. 061)
M48.0There is no distinction made in ICD-10-CM for central canal stenosis vs foraminal stenosis. Therefore, the M48. 0- code covers both/all types of spinal stenosis.May 3, 2018