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M51.361

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Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region with lower extremity pain only

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

What This Code Means

Wear and tear of a disc in the lower back with pain radiating into the leg or foot, but without localized back pain.

Coding Tips

  • •The '1' fifth character indicates lower extremity pain only; back pain must be absent
  • •Document which leg is affected and the distribution pattern for clinical clarity

Code Hierarchy

└M51Thoracic, thoracolumbar, and lumbosacral intervertebral disc disorders└M51.3Other thoracic, thoracolumbar and lumbosacral intervertebral disc degeneration└M51.36Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region└M51.361Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region with lower extremity pain only
└M51.361Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region with lower extremity pain only

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