icd 10 diagnosis code for lumbar radiculopathy

by Adriel Oberbrunner 9 min read

16: Radiculopathy Lumbar region.

What is the ICD 10 diagnosis code for?

The ICD-10-CM is a catalog of diagnosis codes used by medical professionals for medical coding and reporting in health care settings. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) maintain the catalog in the U.S. releasing yearly updates.

What is ICD10 code for neuropathy lumbar?

The ICD-10-CM code M54.16 might also be used to specify conditions or terms like lumbar radiculitis, lumbar radiculopathy or lumbosacral neuritis. The code is commonly used in orthopedics medical specialties to specify clinical concepts such as radiculopathy (primary). Dorsalgia ( M54)

What is the ICD 10 for lumbago?

What is the ICD 10 code for lumbago? M54. 40 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2020 edition of ICD-10-CM M54. 40 became effective on October 1, 2019. Click to see full answer. Also asked, what is the CPT code for low back pain?

What is the diagnosis code for lumbar spine pain?

M54.5 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM M54.5 became effective on October 1, 2020. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of M54.5 - other international versions of ICD-10 M54.5 may differ.

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Nerves in your lumbar spine have become irritated

The vertebrae form the vertebral canal on the rear of the spinal column. The spinal cord runs in the vertebral canal. Nerve fibers run from the brain into the body via the spinal cord and form nerves there. Every nerve is responsible for a particular part of the skin and for certain muscles.

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This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor.

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Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).

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