Understanding Lumbosacral Spondylosis: Find information on diagnosis, treatment, and clinical documentation. This resource covers medical coding for Lumbosacral Spondylosis, including ICD-10 codes, and relevant healthcare terminology. Learn about degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, osteoarthritis, and other related conditions affecting the lumbosacral spine. Explore symptoms, causes, and management strategies for Lumbosacral Spondylosis with a focus on accurate clinical documentation and coding practices.
Also known as
Other spondylosis
Spondylosis of the lumbosacral region.
Spondylosis with myelopathy
Spondylosis causing spinal cord compression.
Low back pain
Pain localized to the lower back region.
Lumbago due to degeneration
Lower back pain associated with degenerative changes.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is there myelopathy or radiculopathy?
Yes
Myelopathy predominant?
No
Is there intervertebral disc displacement?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Lower back degeneration |
Lumbar spinal stenosis |
Lumbar disc herniation |
Using unspecified codes (e.g., M47.9) when more specific documentation supports M47.1, M47.2, or M47.8, impacting reimbursement and data accuracy.
Incorrectly coding radiculopathy (e.g., M54.1) separately when it is integral to spondylosis, leading to overcoding and compliance issues.
Miscoding spondylosis as osteoarthritis (M15-M19) due to similar symptoms, resulting in inaccurate diagnosis reporting and potential denials.
Patient presents with complaints consistent with lumbosacral spondylosis. Symptoms include lower back pain, stiffness, and reduced range of motion. The patient reports pain may radiate to the buttocks and thighs, occasionally described as a dull ache or sharp pain exacerbated by activity and relieved by rest. Physical examination reveals tenderness to palpation in the lumbosacral region, potentially with muscle spasms and limited spinal flexion and extension. Neurological examination is within normal limits, with no evidence of radiculopathy or myelopathy. Radiographic imaging, including X-ray of the lumbosacral spine, demonstrates degenerative changes such as osteophyte formation, disc space narrowing, and facet joint hypertrophy, confirming the diagnosis of lumbosacral spondylosis. Differential diagnoses considered include lumbar disc herniation, spinal stenosis, and osteoarthritis. The patient's current pain level is managed with conservative treatment, including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), physical therapy focusing on core strengthening and flexibility exercises, and patient education on proper body mechanics. Follow-up is scheduled to monitor symptom progression and adjust treatment as needed. Future treatment options may include epidural steroid injections or surgical intervention if symptoms persist or worsen. ICD-10 code M47.816, Lumbosacral spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, is documented.