M51.37 – Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region

M51.37 Diagnosis Code: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region

• M51.37 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region.
• It pertains to degenerative changes occurring in the discs in the lumbosacral region of the spine, encompassing the lower back part.
• It generally indicates conditions such as degenerative disc disease in the lower back.
• This degeneration can lead to chronic pain and other symptoms due to the deterioration of one or more intervertebral discs.
• It's a valuable tool for clinicians for diagnostic and treatment purposes and statistical analysis of disease prevalence.
• Diagnosis often involves a combination of clinical examination and imaging studies, such as X-rays, CT scans, or MRI scans.
• Using the M51.37 code assists clinicians in providing a standardized diagnosis, which can inform treatment strategies and allows for effective communication between healthcare providers.
• Using a standardized system like ICD-10-CM allows for consistently tracking the prevalence and impact of conditions like degenerative disc disease for research and epidemiological purposes.

Is M51.37 Billable?

M51.37 is a billable code. It can be used for patient medical billing purposes since it corresponds to a specific medical diagnosis.

Clinical Information

• The lumbosacral region is a common site for intervertebral disc degeneration, and it's often associated with aging.
• Symptoms of this condition include lower back pain, stiffness, and sometimes radiating pain to the legs.
• It can be confirmed via imaging studies like MRI or CT scans.
• Conservative treatment usually includes physical therapy, which you can learn more about here.
• In severe cases, surgery might be necessary to alleviate the symptoms.

Synonyms Include:

• Degeneration of lumbosacral intervertebral disc
• Lumbosacral disc degenerative change
• Lumbosacral intervertebral disc disorder
• Lower back degenerative disc disease
• Lumbosacral disc degeneration

Other ICD-10 Codes Commonly Used for Disc Degeneration

• M51.36 - Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region
• M51.34 - Other intervertebral disc degeneration, thoracic region
• M51.9 - Disc disorder, unspecified
• M48.06 - Spinal stenosis, lumbar region
• M47.816 - Other spondylosis, lumbar region
• M50.30 - Other cervical disc degeneration, unspecified cervical region
• M50.33 - Other cervical disc degeneration, cervicothoracic region
• M50.32 - Other cervical disc degeneration, mid-cervical region
• M50.31 - Other cervical disc degeneration, high cervical region