ICD-10-CM · M51.36
ICD-10 M51.36: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region
Lumbar disc degeneration.
Code
M51.36
Category
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system (M00-M99)
Clinical context
Lumbar disc degeneration.
Documentation requirements
- MRI
Common related procedures
- Conservative
- ESI
Common payer denial patterns
- Surgery rarely indicated
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10 M51.36 mean?
Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region
When is this code documented?
Lumbar disc degeneration.
What documentation supports this code?
MRI.
What are common denials associated with this diagnosis?
Surgery rarely indicated.
Related diagnoses
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