M43.15
BillableSpondylolisthesis, thoracolumbar region
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A condition where a vertebra slips forward at the junction between the mid-back and lower back (thoracolumbar region), potentially causing pain or nerve symptoms.
Coding Tips
- •This code applies specifically to the thoracolumbar junction; ensure documentation clearly indicates involvement at this transition zone
- •Document any associated neurological symptoms or functional limitations for more complete clinical picture
Code Hierarchy
└M43Other deforming dorsopathies└M43.1Spondylolisthesis└M43.15Spondylolisthesis, thoracolumbar region
└M43.15Spondylolisthesis, thoracolumbar region