ICD-10-CM · M51.06
ICD-10 M51.06: Intervertebral disc disorders with myelopathy, lumbar region
Lumbar myelopathy.
Code
M51.06
Category
MSK (M00-M99)
Clinical context
Lumbar myelopathy.
Documentation requirements
- MRI + symptoms
Common related procedures
- MRI
Common payer denial patterns
- Surgical eval
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10 M51.06 mean?
Intervertebral disc disorders with myelopathy, lumbar region
When is this code documented?
Lumbar myelopathy.
What documentation supports this code?
MRI + symptoms.
What are common denials associated with this diagnosis?
Surgical eval.
Related diagnoses
- M05.79 — Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement
- M06.811 — Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, right shoulder
- M15.0 — Primary generalized (osteo)arthritis
- M16.0 — Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of hip
- M16.11 — Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
- M16.12 — Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
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