icd 9 code for coccyx pain

by Dr. Dayana Simonis 10 min read

Short description: Disorder of coccyx NEC. ICD-9-CM 724.79 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 724.79 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015.

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What is the diagnosis code for pelvic pain?

R10.2 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of pelvic and perineal pain. The code R10.2 is valid during the fiscal year 2022 from October 01, 2021 through September 30, 2022 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.

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What is the ICD-10 code for coccyx pain?

Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified M53. 3 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 M53. 3 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is the meaning of Coccydynia?

Tailbone pain, called “coccydynia,” is pain in and around the small triangular bone at the very bottom of your spinal column, above the cleft of your buttocks. The term “coccyx” comes from the Greek word for “cuckoo” as it resembles a bird's beak with the tip pointed down.

What is the ICD-9 code for lower back pain?

ICD-9 Code Transition: 724.2 Code M54. 5 is the diagnosis code used for Low Back Pain (LBP). This is sometimes referred to as lumbago.

How do you assess Coccydynia?

Coccydynia is typically diagnosed by gathering a thorough medical history and completing a physical exam. These two standard diagnostic practices are usually sufficient in obtaining a diagnosis and evaluating treatment options, but in some cases, diagnostic tests such as scans or injections may be used.

Are coccyx and tailbone the same thing?

The coccyx is a triangular arrangement of bone that makes up the very bottom portion of the spine below the sacrum. It represents a vestigial tail, hence the common term tailbone.

What is Type 3 coccyx?

type III: the coccyx is sharply angulated forward between the first and second or the second and third segments (~5%) type IV: the coccyx is subluxed anteriorly at the level of the sacrococcygeal joint or at the level of the first or second intercoccygeal joints (~10%)

What is the new ICD-10 code for low back pain?

M54. 50 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 M54.

What is the ICD-10 diagnosis code for back pain?

ICD-10 code M54. 5, low back pain, effective October 1, 2021. That means providers cannot use M54. 5 to specify a diagnosis on or after October 1—and existing patients with the M54. 5 diagnosis will need to be updated to a valid ICD-10 code.

Are ICD-9 codes still used in 2021?

Currently, the U.S. is the only industrialized nation still utilizing ICD-9-CM codes for morbidity data, though we have already transitioned to ICD-10 for mortality.

What is a Type 2 coccyx?

Type II: coccyx is pointed straight forward. Type III: coccyx has a sharp forward angulation. Type IV: coccyx shows subluxation at the sacrococcygeal or the intercoccygeal joint.

What causes coccyx bone pain?

Tailbone pain — pain that occurs in or around the bony structure at the bottom of the spine (coccyx) — can be caused by trauma to the coccyx during a fall, prolonged sitting on a hard or narrow surface, degenerative joint changes, or vaginal childbirth.

What is a coccyx?

The coccyx is a triangular bone that consists of 3 to 5 fused segments, the largest of which articulates with the lowest sacral segment. In addition, the first coccygeal segment contains rudimentary articular processes called the coccygeal cornua that articulate with the sacral cornua.

Why does my coccyx hurt?

This pain can be caused by trauma due to a fall, vaginal childbirth, degenerative joint disorders, and prolonged sitting. Symptoms include deep aches, shooting pain down the legs, pain during bowel movements, and sensitivity to finger pressure on the edges of coccyx.

How long does coccydynia last?

Coccydynia is also known as chronic coccygeal pain for greater than 3 months, chronic coccyx pain > 3 months, coccygodynia, on examination – coccyx abnormal, pain in the coccyx, and pain of coccyx greater than 3 months chronic. This applies to coccygodynia.

Not Valid for Submission

847.4 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of sprain of coccyx. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent.

Information for Medical Professionals

References found for the code 847.4 in the Index of Diseases and Injuries:

Information for Patients

A sprain is a stretched or torn ligament. Ligaments are tissues that connect bones at a joint. Falling, twisting, or getting hit can all cause a sprain. Ankle and wrist sprains are common. Symptoms include pain, swelling, bruising, and being unable to move your joint. You might feel a pop or tear when the injury happens.

ICD-9 Footnotes

General Equivalence Map Definitions The ICD-9 and ICD-10 GEMs are used to facilitate linking between the diagnosis codes in ICD-9-CM and the new ICD-10-CM code set. The GEMs are the raw material from which providers, health information vendors and payers can derive specific applied mappings to meet their needs.

The Cervical Spine

The MEDICARE listings for Subluxation (the 739 series): 739.0 Occipital Subluxation (Nonallopathic Lesion) 739.1 Cervical Subluxation (Nonallopathic Lesion) 739.2 Thoracic Subluxation (Nonallopathic Lesion) 739.3 Lumbar Subluxation (Nonallopathic Lesion) 739.4 Sacrum or Coccyx Subluxation (Nonallopathic Lesion) 739.5 Pelvic (Ilia or SI) Subluxation (Nonallopathic Lesion) Personally, I prefer the 839 series: (What is an Nonallopathic Lesion?) 839.01 Subluxation of First Cervical Vertebra 839.02 Subluxation of Second Vertebra (.03 = Third, etc.) 839.08 Multiple Cervical Subluxation 722.0 Cervical Disc Disorder w/o Myelopathy 722.71 Cervical Disc Disorder with Myelopathy 723.0 Cervical Spinal Stenosis (usually Disc-related) 728.4 Ligament laxity (observed on flexion/extension films) 723.2 Cervicocranial Syndrome (Barre-Lieou syndrome; Posterior cervical sympathetic syndrome) 723.3 Cervicobrachial Syndrome (diffuse) 723.4 Brachial Neuritis; Cervical Radiculitis; Radicular Syndrome of Upper Extremity 723.5 Torticollis; Contracture of Neck 722.4 Degeneration of Cervical Disc (s) 353.2 Cervical Nerve Root Lesion 724.9 Foraminal Encroachment (Compression) of Nerve Root, Cervical 722.81 Postlaminectomy Syndrome Of Cervical Region 354.1 Median Nerve Neuritis 354.2 Ulnar Nerve Lesion 354.3 Radial Nerve Lesion 719.08 Edema of Cervical Facet Joint 719.48 Arthralgia of Cervical Spine 719.58 Stiffness of Cervical Spine 847.0 Cervical Sprain/Strain 723.2 Cervicocranial Syndrome 351.0 Bell’s Palsy 723.8 Occipital Neuralgia 723.3 Cervicobrachial Syndrome 353.0 Thoracic Outlet Syndrome 726.1 Rotator Cuff Syndrome 726.10 Supraspinatus Syndrome 354.0 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 524.6 TMJ Dysfunction Syndrome 847.0 Acute post-traumatic torticollis DISCONTINUE USE OF: 333.83 Spasmodic Torticollis - This is generally due to hereditary CNS problems or degenerative CNS problems..

Headaches

NOTE: Always use the more specific 5 digit code! Cluster Headaches And Other Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalgias 339.00 Cluster headache syndrome, unspecified 339.01 Episodic cluster headache 339.05 Short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache with conjunctival injection and tearing 339.09 Other trigeminal autonomic cephalgias Tension Type Headache 339.10 Tension-type headache, unspecified 339.11 Episodic tension-type headache 339.12 Chronic tension-type headache 307.81 Tension Headache Post-traumatic Headache 339.20 Posttraumatic headache, unspecified 339.21 Acute posttraumatic headache 339.22 Chronic posttraumatic headache 339.30 Drug-induced headache, not elsewhere classified Complicated Headache Syndromes 339.41 Hemicrania continua 339.42 New daily persistent headache 339.43 Primary thunderclap headache 339.44 Other complicated headache syndrome Other Specified Headache Syndromes 339.81 Hypnic headache 339.82 Headache associated with sexual activity 339.83 Primary cough headache 339.84 Primary exertional headache 339.85 Primary stabbing headache 339.89 Other specified headache syndromes 784.0 Headache (Facial pain; Pain in head NOS).

EXTERNAL CAUSES OF INJURY: (The "E" Codes)

Motor Vehicle Traffic Accident Involving Collision With Other Vehicle E812.0 Motor Vehicle Collision w/ Another Vehicle (Injuring Driver) E812.1 Motor Vehicle Collision w/ Another Vehicle (Injuring Passenger) E812.7 Motor Vehicle Collision w/ Another Vehicle (Injuring Pedestrian) Please review the other vehicle accident codes at FlashCode Accidental Fall On or From Stairs or Steps E880.0 Accidental Fall On Or From Escalator E880.1 Accidental Fall On Or From Sidewalk Curb E880.9 Accidental Fall On Or From Other Stairs Or Steps Fall On Same Level From Slipping, Tripping, Or Stumbling E885.9 Fall From Other Slipping, Tripping, Or Stumbling Fall On Same Level From Collision, Pushing, Or Shoving, By or With Other Person E886.0 Fall On Same Level From Collision, Pushing, or Shoving, In Sports E886.9 Fall from collision of pedestrian with another pedestrian (conveyance) Other And Unspecified Accidental Fall E888.0 Fall Resulting In Striking Against Sharp Object E888.1 Fall Resulting In Striking Against Other Object E888.8 Other Fall E916 Struck Accidently by Falling Object Please review other falling object codes at FlashCode Striking Against Or Struck Accidentally By Objects Or Persons E917.0 Striking Against Or Struck Accidentally By Objects or Persons In Sports E917.7 Striking Against Or Struck Accidentally by Furniture with Subsequent Fall E917.8 Striking Against Or Struck Accidentally (Fall in Bathtub) Overexertion And Strenuous And Repetitive Movements Or Loads E927.0 Overexertion From Sudden Strenuous Movement.

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