ICD-10-CM · M51.16
ICD-10 M51.16: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region
Lumbar radiculopathy from disc.
Code
M51.16
Category
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system (M00-M99)
Clinical context
Lumbar radiculopathy from disc.
Documentation requirements
- Radicular symptoms
- MRI correlation
Common related procedures
- 72148 MRI
- ESI
- Microdiscectomy
Common payer denial patterns
- Conservative trial typical
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10 M51.16 mean?
Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region
When is this code documented?
Lumbar radiculopathy from disc.
What documentation supports this code?
Radicular symptoms; MRI correlation.
What are common denials associated with this diagnosis?
Conservative trial typical.
Related diagnoses
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