Degeneration of cervical intervertebral disc ICD-10-CM M50.30 is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group(s) (MS-DRG v 38.0): 551 Medical back problems with mcc
Spinal stenosis, cervical region 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Billable/Specific Code M48.02 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 M48.02 became effective on October 1, 2020.
Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region. M51.36 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
If a patient were to have degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine at L3-4, L4-5, L5-S1 which ICD-10 code/codes would you assign? M51.36 is just the lumbar region which would include the L3-L5.
Cervical degenerative disc disease is a common cause of neck pain and radiating arm pain. It develops when one or more of the cushioning discs in the cervical spine starts to break down due to wear and tear. Cervical degenerative disc disease is diagnosed when a damaged disc in the spine becomes symptomatic.
According to Coding Clinic: “Assign code M16. 0—Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of hip for degenerative changes of hips”. Coding Clinic's rationale is, “ICD-10- CM's Alphabetic Index under “Degeneration, joint disease” instructs “see Osteoarthritis.”
ICD-10 code M51. 36 for Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Dorsopathies .
The phrase "degenerative changes" in the spine refers to osteoarthritis of the spine. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. Doctors may also refer to it as degenerative arthritis or degenerative joint disease. Osteoarthritis in the spine most commonly occurs in the neck and lower back.
Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region M51. 36 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 M51. 36 became effective on October 1, 2021.
36 - Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region.
Spondylosis is an umbrella term that references pain caused by degenerative spinal conditions; it's not a clinical diagnosis and is commonly caused by arthritis. Multilevel spondylosis involves spinal degeneration on multiple levels/segments of the spine: cervical, thoracic, and/or lumbar.
When multiple segments, or levels of the spine are involved, the condition is termed multilevel spondylosis. Because it affects several vertebrae, multilevel spondylosis can be more severe than degeneration that affects only one.
Spondylosis. Spondylosis (degeneration) of the C5-C6 vertebrae and intervertebral disc occurs at a higher rate compared to other cervical vertebrae. 3. Spondylosis usually results in the formation of bone spurs (osteophytes), eventually leading to stenosis or narrowing of the intervertebral foramina or spinal canal.