icd 10 dx code for spinal stenosis

by Dr. Brielle Dietrich MD 6 min read

Spinal stenosis, site unspecified
M48. 00 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What is DX code M48 061?

061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication.

What is the ICD-10 code for central canal stenosis?

M48.0Answer: There 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

What is stenosis of the spine?

Stenosis, which means narrowing, can cause pressure on your spinal cord or the nerves that go from your spinal cord to your muscles. Spinal stenosis can happen in any part of your spine but is most common in the lower back. This part of your spine is called your lumbar area.

What is the ICD-10 code for spinal stenosis cervical?

M48.02ICD-10 code: M48. 02 Spinal stenosis Cervical region - gesund.bund.de.

What is the diagnosis code for spinal stenosis lumbar region?

M48.061ICD-10 | Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication (M48. 061)

What is the ICD-10 code for aortic stenosis?

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What does severe spinal stenosis mean?

When spinal stenosis progresses to the severe stage, that means there has been substantial narrowing of the spinal canal. This can occur due to several different factors, but is most commonly caused by degeneration of the discs, vertebrae and spinal ligaments.Jul 8, 2015

Is spinal stenosis the same as arthritis?

Arthritis is the most common cause of spinal stenosis. While spinal stenosis can affect younger patients, it is most common in those 60 and older.

What is spinal stenosis NHS?

Spinal stenosis is a condition where the space around the spinal cord (the spinal column) narrows, compressing a section of nerve tissue. The main symptoms of spinal stenosis are pain, numbness, weakness and a tingling sensation in one or both legs. This can make walking difficult and painful.

What is the ICD 10 code for back pain?

M54.9ICD 10 Code For Back Pain Unspecified. Whether back pain is unspecified or not otherwise classified, both conditions are used alternatively in the ICD 10 coding system, TheICD 10 Code For Back Pain Unspecified is M54. 9.

Is M48 06 a billable code?

M48. 06 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of spinal stenosis, lumbar region.

Is lumbar spondylosis arthritis?

This age-related condition is called lumbar spondylosis. It's also frequently called arthritis of the lower back and results in chronic lower back pain that worsens with age and increases with movement. When this condition occurs in the neck, it's called cervical spondylosis.

The ICD code M480 is used to code Lumbar spinal stenosis

Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is a medical condition in which the spinal canal narrows and compresses the spinal cord and nerves at the level of the lumbar vertebra. This is usually due to the common occurrence of spinal degeneration that occurs with aging. It can also sometimes be caused by spinal disc herniation, osteoporosis or a tumor.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'M48.06 - Spinal stenosis, lumbar region'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code M48.06. 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 M48.06 and a single ICD9 code, 724.02 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.

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