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M51.84

Billable

Other intervertebral disc disorders, thoracic region

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

What This Code Means

Other types of disc problems in the mid-back region not classified elsewhere.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a catch-all code for disc disorders not specifically defined; document the exact nature of the disorder
  • •Review documentation to ensure a more specific M51.4x code (Schmorl's nodes) or M51.2x code (displacement) doesn't apply

Code Hierarchy

└M51Thoracic, thoracolumbar, and lumbosacral intervertebral disc disorders└M51.8Other thoracic, thoracolumbar and lumbosacral intervertebral disc disorders└M51.84Other intervertebral disc disorders, thoracic region
└M51.84Other intervertebral disc disorders, thoracic region

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