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M46.46

Billable

Discitis, unspecified, lumbar region

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

What This Code Means

Inflammation of the disc space in the lower back (lumbar spine) due to infection, without specification of the infectious agent.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a common site for discitis; ensure documentation clearly indicates lumbar region involvement
  • •Query the provider if organism identification is available, as this may affect treatment and specificity of coding

Code Hierarchy

└M46Other inflammatory spondylopathies└M46.4Discitis, unspecified└M46.46Discitis, unspecified, lumbar region
└M46.46Discitis, unspecified, lumbar region

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