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M43.5X6

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Other recurrent vertebral dislocation, lumbar region

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A condition where the bones in the lower back (lumbar spine) repeatedly slip out of their normal position.

Coding Tips

  • •Document the frequency and pattern of recurrent dislocations in the medical record
  • •Distinguish from acute dislocation (S33 codes) which are used for initial injury episodes

Code Hierarchy

└M43Other deforming dorsopathies└M43.5Other recurrent vertebral dislocation└M43.5XOther recurrent vertebral dislocation└M43.5X6Other recurrent vertebral dislocation, lumbar region
└M43.5X6Other recurrent vertebral dislocation, lumbar region

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