Optimize your clinical documentation with precise coding for Spondylopathies (ICD-10 M45-M49). Enhance accuracy in diagnosing and managing spinal disorders, including ankylosing spondylitis and other inflammatory conditions. Ensure specificity in medical records for improved patient outcomes and streamlined insurance claims.
Common symptoms of spondylopathies, as classified under ICD-10 codes M45-M49, include chronic back pain, stiffness, limited range of motion, and in severe cases, neurological deficits due to nerve compression.
Ankylosing spondylitis, ICD-10 code M45, is diagnosed through a combination of clinical evaluation, imaging studies like X-rays or MRI showing sacroiliitis, and laboratory tests for markers such as HLA-B27.
Treatment options for spondylosis, ICD-10 code M47, include physical therapy, pain management with NSAIDs or corticosteroids, lifestyle modifications, and in some cases, surgical intervention to relieve nerve compression.