M54.15 – Radiculopathy, thoracolumbar region
Discover ICD-10-CM code M54.15, covering Radiculopathy in the Thoracolumbar Region. Learn about its clinical application, billing status, synonyms, and more.
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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
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Commonly asked questions
Symptoms can include pain, numbness, or weakness radiating to the abdomen or groin area due to nerve compression.
Diagnosis is typically based on clinical symptoms, patient history, physical examination, and confirmed with imaging tests like MRI or CT scans.
Treatment options can range from pain management and physical therapy to surgical intervention, depending on the cause and severity of the condition.
