What is displacement of intervertebral disc?
Displacement of a cervical intervertebral disc refers to protrusion or herniation of the disc between two adjacent bones (vertebrae) of the cervical spine in the neck (vertebrae C2 through C7).
What is ICD 10 code for lumbar spine?
M54.5
Code M54. 5 is the diagnosis code used for Low Back Pain (LBP). This is sometimes referred to as lumbago.
What is displaced disc in the back?
Disc displacement occurs when a disc has fallen out of its alignment in the backbone (spine). A spinal disc provides cushioning from daily activity while keeping the bones (vertebrae) separated. When a disc becomes displaced, it is no longer able to provide that cushioning in between the vertebrae.
What causes lumbar disc displacement?
Most people can’t pinpoint the cause of their herniated disk. Sometimes, using your back muscles instead of your leg and thigh muscles to lift heavy objects can lead to a herniated disk, as can twisting and turning while lifting. Rarely, a traumatic event such as a fall or a blow to the back is the cause.
What is ICD 10 code m5136?
2021 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M51. 36: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region.
What is the best painkiller for a slipped disc?
Over-the-counter pain medications. If your pain is mild to moderate, your doctor might recommend over-the-counter pain medication, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) or naproxen sodium (Aleve).
What is the ICD-10 code for lumbar disc displacement?
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. The 2018/2019 edition of ICD-10-CM M51.26 became effective on October 1, 2018.
What is other intervertebral disc displacement in lumbar region?
Short Description: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region Long Description: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region M51.26 Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region
What is the ICD code for other intervertebral disc?
M51.26 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region. A ‘billable code’ is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
What is a billable code for spinal disc herniation?
A ‘billable code’ is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis. Spinal disc herniation, also known as a slipped disc, is a medical condition affecting the spine in which a tear in the outer, fibrous ring of an intervertebral disc allows the soft, central portion to bulge out beyond the damaged outer rings.
