M99.05 – Segmental and somatic dysfunction of pelvic region

M99.05 - Segmental and somatic dysfunction of pelvic region

The M99.05 is an ICD code included in the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (or the ICD-10-CM for short), and it is used to designate “Segmental and somatic dysfunction of pelvic region.”

In this context, segmental and somatic dysfunction means that, in the pelvic region, there is a localized misalignment or incorrect movement of the pelvis, and its functions are either impaired or altered. This type of pelvic region problem is usually caused by damage because of stresses, strains, and even trauma to the pelvic region. A postural abnormality in the region can also cause this.

Is the M99.05 billable?

Yes, the M99.05 ICD code is billable and can be used to designate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

M99.05 clinical information

Let’s stipulate that you have a patient who set up an appointment to discuss a problem concerning their lower back. Have them expound on that and ask specifically what they feel. If they mention several of the following symptoms, then there might be a chance that they are dealing with the segmental and somatic dysfunction of their pelvic region:

• Their movement is limited
• The pelvic region is irritable
• There is persistent pain in the area
• Swelling
• Numbness
• Tingling
• The feeling of compression

To examine a patient and confirm this possibility, you must conduct physical examination techniques specifically for gauging the lower back, plus imaging tests to check if there is a localized misalignment in the pelvic region.

Once the diagnosis for this specific issue has been made, it can be treated through osteopathic manual therapy. If there are any inflammations or muscle spasms in the area, anti-inflammatory medication and muscle relaxants can help.

M99.05 synonyms include

• Pelvic floor dysfunction
• Pelvic girdle weakness
• Instability of pelvic floor
• Somatic dysfunction of hip region
• Somatic dysfunction of ilium
• Somatic dysfunction of innominate bone
• Somatic dysfunction of pelvic region
• Somatic dysfunction of pubic bone
• Somatic dysfunction of pubic region

Other ICD-10 codes used commonly used for segmental and somatic dysfunction

• M99.0 - Segmental and somatic dysfunction
• M99.00 - Segmental and somatic dysfunction of head region
• M99.01 - Segmental and somatic dysfunction of cervical region
• M99.02 - Segmental and somatic dysfunction of thoracic region
• M99.03 - Segmental and somatic dysfunction of lumbar region
• M99.04 - Segmental and somatic dysfunction of sacral region
• M99.06 - Segmental and somatic dysfunction of lower extremity
• M99.07 - Segmental and somatic dysfunction of upper extremity
• M99.08 - Segmental and somatic dysfunction of rib cage
• M99.09 - Segmental and somatic dysfunction of abdomen and other regions