Find information on lumbar disc displacement, including clinical documentation, medical coding, healthcare guidelines, and ICD-10 codes for herniated lumbar disc, slipped disc, and bulging disc. Learn about diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for lumbar disc displacement with resources for physicians, healthcare providers, and medical coders. Explore details on lumbar disc disorders, spinal conditions, and back pain related to displaced lumbar discs.
Also known as
Other intervertebral disc displacement
Covers displacement of intervertebral discs, excluding cervical.
Lumbar and other intervertebral disc
Includes displacement/disorders of lumbar/other intervertebral discs.
Cervical disc disorders
Relates to cervical disc disorders, which can be relevant anatomically.
Spinal stenosis lumbar region
Often co-occurs with or is related to disc displacement.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the disc displacement with myelopathy?
Yes
Is there nerve root compression?
No
Is there nerve root compression?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Lumbar Disc Displacement |
Lumbar Disc Herniation |
Lumbar Disc Protrusion |
Coding lumbar disc displacement without specifying right, left, or bilateral can lead to claim denials and inaccurate data reporting. Impacts DRG assignment.
Failing to document the specific lumbar vertebral level (e.g., L4-L5) affected by the disc displacement compromises coding specificity and reimbursement.
Incorrectly coding disc protrusion as extrusion or vice-versa leads to inaccurate severity reflection, impacting clinical documentation integrity and coding audits.
Patient presents with complaints consistent with lumbar disc displacement, also known as lumbar disc herniation, prolapsed disc, or slipped disc. Onset of low back pain is described as [onset description, e.g., gradual, sudden, following lifting incident]. Pain quality is noted as [pain quality description, e.g., sharp, dull, burning, aching] and radiates to [radiation location, e.g., buttocks, right leg, left leg, bilateral lower extremities] in a pattern suggestive of radiculopathy. Patient reports [exacerbating factors, e.g., bending, lifting, sitting, standing] and [alleviating factors, e.g., lying down, ice, heat, medication]. Neurological examination reveals [neurological findings, e.g., diminished patellar reflex, positive straight leg raise test on the left, decreased sensation in the L5 dermatome]. The patient exhibits [range of motion limitations, e.g., limited lumbar flexion, extension, lateral bending]. Differential diagnoses considered include lumbar strain, lumbar spondylosis, spinal stenosis, and piriformis syndrome. Assessment points towards lumbar disc displacement at [spinal level, e.g., L4-L5, L5-S1] as the primary diagnosis. Imaging studies, including [imaging modality, e.g., MRI of the lumbar spine], will be ordered to confirm the diagnosis and assess the extent of disc herniation. Initial treatment plan includes [treatment modalities, e.g., conservative management with NSAIDs, physical therapy, and activity modification]. If symptoms persist or worsen, further interventions such as epidural steroid injections or surgical consultation for discectomy may be considered. Patient education provided on proper body mechanics, pain management strategies, and the importance of adherence to the prescribed treatment plan. Follow-up appointment scheduled in [duration, e.g., two weeks] to reassess symptoms and adjust treatment as needed.