M47.27 – Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

M47.27 diagnosis code: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

• M47.27 is a specific ICD-10-CM code that represents a form of spondylosis, a degenerative condition that affects the spine, specifically the connective tissues, in the lumbosacral region.
• Spondylosis, also known as a form of osteoarthritis, involves the development of bone spurs or osteophytes due to wear and tear or aging, causing spine degeneration, which can potentially press on spinal nerves.
• To add, the code denotes conditions where nerve dysfunction results from these degenerative changes, referred to as radiculopathy.
• Radiculopathy, associated with this code, refers to symptoms that arise from the irritation, inflammation, or compression of a spinal nerve root.
• The code is typically used in clinical settings for documenting patient diagnoses for insurance claim purposes and for the statistical tracking of diseases and treatments.
• The prognosis of conditions represented by the M47.27 code can vary greatly depending on the severity of the degeneration and the success of the treatment strategies used.

Is M47.27 billable?

Yes, M47.27 is a billable code, meaning it can be used for health insurance claim purposes.

Clinical information

• The lumbosacral region comprises the five lumbar vertebrae (located in the lower back) and the five sacral vertebrae (at the base of the spine). Any degenerative changes in these areas can lead to discomfort, pain, or neurological symptoms.
• Patients with M47.27 may present symptoms like pain, numbness, tingling, difficulty controlling specific muscles, or weakness that radiates from the lower back into the legs.
• The condition can result from various causes, including natural aging, physical injury, or lifestyle factors.
• Treatments for conditions denoted by M47.27 may range from conservative methods like physical therapy and pain management to more aggressive approaches such as surgery. These are determined based on the individual patient's condition, severity of symptoms, and overall health.

Synonyms include

• Degenerative spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
• Spondylotic radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
• Lumbosacral spondylosis with radiculopathy
• Lumbar spondylosis with radiculopathy
• Spondylosis with nerve root compression, lumbosacral region

Other ICD-10 codes commonly used for other spondylosis with radiculopathy

• M47.20: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, site unspecified
• M47.21: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, occipito-atlanto-axial region
• M47.22: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, cervical region
• M47.23: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, cervicothoracic region
• M47.24: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, thoracic region
• M47.26: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbar region
• M47.25: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, thoracolumbar region
• M47.28: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, sacral and sacrococcygeal region