What is the ICD-9 code for herniated disc?
722.2
| ICD- 9-CM Diagnosis Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 722.2 | Herniated disc, unspecified site |
| 722.39 | Schmorl’s node, site unspecified |
| 722.6 | Degeneration intervertebral disc, unspecified site |
| 722.70 | Intervertebral disc disorder with myelopathy, site unspecified |
What is the most common slipped disc?
Disc herniation is most common in the lumbar spine, followed by the cervical spine. There is a higher rate of disc herniation in the lumbar and cervical spine due to the biomechanical forces in the flexible part of the spine. The thoracic spine has a lower rate of disc herniation[4][5].
What is the ICD-9 code for lumbar disc displacement?
722.10
ICD-9 Code 722.10 -Displacement of lumbar intervertebral disc without myelopathy- Codify by AAPC.
What is the ICD 10 code for lumbar disc herniation?
M51.26
Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region M51. 26 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What does lumbar HNP stand for?
Overview. Herniated nucleus pulposus is a condition in which part or all of the soft, gelatinous central portion of an intervertebral disk is forced through a weakened part of the disk, resulting in back pain and nerve root irritation.
What is the ICD-9 code for sciatica?
Its corresponding ICD-9 code is 724.3. Code M54. 3 is the diagnosis code used for Sciatica. It is a condition characterized by pain radiating from the back into the buttock and posterior/lateral aspects of the leg.
How long does a slipped disc take to heal?
The average amount of time it takes for a herniated disk to heal is four to six weeks, but it can get better within a few days depending on how severe the herniation was and where it occurred. The biggest factor in healing a herniated disk is time, because most often it will resolve on its own.
What makes a slipped disc worse?
The pain from a herniated disc usually is worse when you are active and gets better when you are resting. Coughing, sneezing, sitting, driving, and bending forward may make the pain worse. The pain gets worse when you make these movements because there is more pressure on the nerve.
What is the ICD-10 code for lumbar spondylolisthesis?
M43.16
Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region M43. 16 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What is the ICD-10 code for lumbar pain?
M54.5
Code M54. 5 is the diagnosis code used for Low Back Pain (LBP). This is sometimes referred to as lumbago.