721.42 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of spondylosis with myelopathy, lumbar region. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent. The following crosswalk between ICD-9 to ICD-10 is based based on the General Equivalence Mappings (GEMS) information:
Short description: Cerv spondyl w myelopath. ICD-9-CM 721.1 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 721.1 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015.
Stenosis of thoracic spine with myelopathy ICD-10-CM M47.12 is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group (s) (MS-DRG v38.0): 551 Medical back problems with mcc 552 Medical back problems without mcc
M47.16 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
ICD-10 code M47. 16 for Other spondylosis with myelopathy, lumbar region is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Dorsopathies .
ICD-10 Code for Intervertebral disc disorders with myelopathy, lumbar region- M51. 06- Codify by AAPC.
Myelopathy in diseases classified elsewhere G99. 2 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 G99. 2 became effective on October 1, 2021.
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.
What is myelopathy? Myelopathy is an injury to the spinal cord due to severe compression that may result from trauma, congenital stenosis, degenerative disease or disc herniation. The spinal cord is a group of nerves housed inside the spine that runs almost its entire length.
Myelopathy is an injury to the spinal cord caused by severe compression that may be a result of spinal stenosis, disc degeneration, disc herniation, autoimmune disorders or other trauma.
ICD-10 code M47. 12 for Other spondylosis with myelopathy, cervical region is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Dorsopathies .
Cervical spondylotic myelopathy is caused by spondylosis, or age-related degeneration. In fact, cervical spondylotic myelopathy is the most common spinal disorder in Americans over 55 years of age. Common degenerative changes include bone spurs (osteophytes), disc bulges, and thickened ligaments.
ICD-10 Code for Cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, mid-cervical region- M50. 02- Codify by AAPC.
Spondylosis with myelopathy refers to spondylosis that is injuring the spinal cord. Spondylosis without myelopathy refers to spondylosis without any injury to the spinal cord. Symptoms of myelopathy include numbness, tingling, and weakness.
Lumbar spondylosis is an age-related degeneration of the vertebrae and disks of the lower back. These changes are often called degenerative disk disease and osteoarthritis. The common condition is marked by the breakdown of one or more of the disks that separate the bones of the spine.
Spondylitis is the result of an inflammatory condition of the joint that causes arthritis. Spondylosis describes the vertebral joints' general wear and tear, resulting in degeneration of the disks and joints.