M47.817 – Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

M47.817 Diagnosis Code: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

The M47.817 is an ICD code included in the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM), and it is used to designate Spondylosis in the lumbosacral region of the spine, but without myelopathy or radiculopathy.

Spondylosis is a condition where the bones of the spine undergo degenerative changes as a result of aging. These degenerative changes include discs drying up and cracking, ligaments thickening, cartilage being worn out, and even the emergence of bone spurs.

In the case of this ICD code, this is for patients who have Spondylosis in the lumbosacral region, but not so adverse that they have not developed myelopathy or radiculopathy.

Is the M47.817 billable?

Yes, this ICD-10-CM code is billable and healthcare providers/professionals can use it to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

M47.817 Clinical Information

If a patient visits you for a consultation, and during your discussion, they talk about how painful their lower back is, then there might be a chance that they are dealing with Spondylosis.

In order to better determine this possibility, you have to ask them to be more specific with what they are feeling and experiencing. Is their lower back numb? Can the same be said when discussing their legs, feet, and toes? Do they feel pain in their buttocks area? Do they feel grinding sensations in their lower back whenever they stand up or sit down?

If so, then it’s likely that they have Spondylosis. Before you diagnose them with Spondylosis, it’s best to have them undergo physical examinations and imaging tests to properly confirm it.

In the case of this ICD code, the patient has Spondylosis in the lumbosacral region, but they don’t have the following:

1. Myelopathy - a type of spinal condition in which the spine is injured due to the severe compression that’s likely caused by problems such as spinal trauma or disc degeneration.

2. Radiculopathy - a type of condition where the nerve roots of the, in this context, the lumbosacral area, are damaged or injured due to similar conditions as Myelopathy.

The treatment that the patient will receive will depend on the severity of the Spondylosis. If it’s not adverse, they can simply rest, take medication, and attend physical therapy to slowly restore themselves to a better state. If the Spondylosis is adverse, then surgery might a viable option. Again, in the context of this ICD code, the case should be mild.

M47.817 synonyms include

• Lumbosacral spondylosis
• Lumbrosacral spondylosis without myelopathy
• Multiple-level lumbosacral spondylosis without myelopathy
• Single-level lumbosacral spondylosis without myelopathy
• Spondylosis without myelopathy
• Two-level lumbosacral spondylosis without myelopathy

Other ICD-10 codes commonly used for Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy:

• M47.81 - Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy
• M47.811 - Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, occipito-atlanto-axial region
• M47.812 - Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
• M47.813 - Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervicothoracic region
• M47.814 - Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, thoracic region
• M47.815 - Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, thoracolumbar region
• M47.816 - Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
• M47.818 - Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, sacral and sacrococcygeal region
• M47.819 - Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, site unspecified