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M51.86

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Other intervertebral disc disorders, lumbar 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 lower back region not classified elsewhere.

Coding Tips

  • •This residual code should be used after excluding displacement, degeneration, and Schmorl's nodes
  • •Clearly document the nature of the disc pathology to justify use of this non-specific code

Code Hierarchy

└M51Thoracic, thoracolumbar, and lumbosacral intervertebral disc disorders└M51.8Other thoracic, thoracolumbar and lumbosacral intervertebral disc disorders└M51.86Other intervertebral disc disorders, lumbar region
└M51.86Other intervertebral disc disorders, lumbar region

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