M54.15 – Radiculopathy, thoracolumbar region

M54.15 Diagnosis Code: Radiculopathy, Thoracolumbar Region

• M54.15 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
• The M54.15 code denotes the clinical condition of radiculopathy in the thoracolumbar spine region.
• Radiculopathy is when a nerve or nerves along the spine are compressed, causing pain, numbness, weakness, or loss of reflexes in the body part served by the affected nerve.
• The thoracolumbar region signifies the spine area where the lower thoracic and upper lumbar vertebrae meet.
• Conditions that may lead to this diagnosis include herniated discs, spinal stenosis, bone spurs, or tumors affecting this particular spinal region.

M54.15 Billable?

Yes, M54.15 is a billable code. This means it can be used on medical billing or claim forms to reimburse the diagnosis and treatment of Radiculopathy in the Thoracolumbar Region.

Clinical Information

• Radiculopathy in the thoracolumbar region can result in symptoms like pain, numbness, or weakness radiating to the abdomen or groin area.
• The condition is usually diagnosed based on clinical symptoms, patient history, and physical examination, often followed by imaging tests like MRI or CT scan for confirmation.
• The condition is often related to degenerative changes in the spine, although trauma and other diseases can also cause radiculopathy.
• Treatment options typically include pain management (with medications or nerve blocks), physical therapy, and surgical intervention in severe or refractory cases.
• The prognosis for thoracolumbar radiculopathy varies depending on the cause and severity of the nerve compression.

Synonyms Include:

• Thoracolumbar nerve root disorder
• Thoracolumbar radicular syndrome
• Radicular pain in thoracolumbar region
• Thoracolumbar nerve root compression
• Radiculitis of the thoracolumbar area

Other ICD-10 Codes Commonly Used for Thoracolumbar Region

• M51.24: Other intervertebral disc displacement, thoracolumbar region
• M51.34: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, thoracolumbar region
• M48.06: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region
• M50.02: Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, mid-cervical region
• M43.16: Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region
• M48.26: Fatigue fracture of vertebra, lumbar region
• M48.46: Ankylosing hyperostosis [Forestier], lumbar region