icd 10 code for spondylolisthesis l4-l5

by Dr. Samir Hansen PhD 7 min read

M43.16

What is spondylolisthesis L4 L5?

Spondylolisthesis is a spinal condition in which one vertebra slips forward over the vertebra below. Degenerative spondylolisthesis, usually occurs in the lumbar spine, especially at L4-L5. It is the result of degenerative changes in the vertebral structure that cause the joints between the vertebrae to slip forward.

What is the ICD 10 code for spondylolisthesis?

M43.10Spondylolisthesis, site unspecified M43. 10 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What is the ICD 10 code for spondylolisthesis lumbar region?

M43.16ICD-10 | Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region (M43. 16)

What is grade 1 spondylolisthesis of L4 and L5?

Grade 1, or grade I spondylolisthesis is the least severe case. The degree of slippage for spondylolisthesis grade 1 ranges from 0%-25%. Grade 1 anterior spondylolisthesis usually occurs in the l4 on the l5 segment of the spine, which is connected, to your facet joints.Jun 2, 2014

What is lumbar spondylolisthesis?

Spondylolisthesis is a spinal condition that causes lower back pain. It occurs when one of your vertebrae, the bones of your spine, slips out of place onto the vertebra below it. Most of the time, nonsurgical treatment can relieve your symptoms. If you have severe spondylolisthesis, surgery is successful in most cases.Aug 7, 2020

What is the ICD 10 code for osteoarthritis?

M19.90ICD-10 code M19. 90 for Unspecified osteoarthritis, unspecified site is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Arthropathies .

What is the ICD 10 code for Grade 1 Anterolisthesis of l4 on L5?

Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M43. 16 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is Isthmic spondylolisthesis?

Isthmic spondylolisthesis is a spinal condition in which one vertebra slips forward over the vertebra below. It's caused by a defect, or fracture, of the pars interarticularis, a bone that connects the upper and lower facet joints.

What is ICD 10 code for osteoporosis?

0 – Age-Related Osteoporosis without Current Pathological Fracture. ICD-Code M81. 0 is a billable ICD-10 code used for healthcare diagnosis reimbursement of Age-Related Osteoporosis without Current Pathological Fracture.

What is L4 & L5?

The L4 and L5 are the two lowest vertebrae of the lumbar spine. Together with the intervertebral disc, joints, nerves, and soft tissues, the L4-L5 spinal motion segment provides a variety of functions, including supporting the upper body and allowing trunk motion in multiple directions.

What are the grades of spondylolisthesis?

Spondylolisthesis occurs in different degrees based on the amount of slippage of one vertebra on another. These degrees of slippage are medically termed grades. Accordingly, grade I is 0%-25%, grade II is 25%-50%, grade III is 50%-75%, grade IV is 75%-100%, and grade V is >100%. See the below table.

What is lumbar spondylosis L3 L4?

A degenerative spondylolisthesis typically occurs at one of two levels of the lumbar spine: The L4-L5 level of the lower spine (most common location) The L3-L4 level.

What is the ICd 10 code for lumbar spondylolisthesis?

M43.16 is a valid billable ICD-10 diagnosis code for Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region . It is found in the 2021 version of the ICD-10 Clinical Modification (CM) and can be used in all HIPAA-covered transactions from Oct 01, 2020 - Sep 30, 2021 .

Do you include decimal points in ICD-10?

DO NOT include the decimal point when electronically filing claims as it may be rejected. Some clearinghouses may remove it for you but to avoid having a rejected claim due to an invalid ICD-10 code, do not include the decimal point when submitting claims electronically. See also:

The ICD code M431 is used to code Spondylolisthesis

Spondylolisthesis is the forward displacement of a vertebra, especially the fifth lumbar vertebra, most commonly occurring after a fracture. Backward displacement is referred to as retrolisthesis.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'M43.16 - Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code M43.16. 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 M43.16 and a single ICD9 code, 738.4 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.

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