M96.1 – Postlaminectomy syndrome, not elsewhere classified

M96.1 diagnosis code should be used when a patient presents with persistent pain and other symptoms after spinal surgery, specifically after laminectomy.

Yes, the M96.1 diagnosis code is billable. Healthcare providers can use it to report the diagnosis of postlaminectomy syndrome to insurance companies for reimbursement.

The treatment for postlaminectomy syndrome depends on the severity and nature of the symptoms. Treatment options may include pain medications, physical therapy, epidural steroid injections, nerve blocks, or spinal cord stimulation. In severe cases, revision surgery may be necessary.