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M51.87

Billable

Other intervertebral disc disorders, lumbosacral 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 at the lowest part of the spine where it connects to the pelvis.

Coding Tips

  • •Lumbosacral region (L5-S1) is a common site for disc pathology; ensure specific diagnosis is documented
  • •If pain is present, consider adding appropriate pain codes (M54.5x for low back pain)

Code Hierarchy

└M51Thoracic, thoracolumbar, and lumbosacral intervertebral disc disorders└M51.8Other thoracic, thoracolumbar and lumbosacral intervertebral disc disorders└M51.87Other intervertebral disc disorders, lumbosacral region
└M51.87Other intervertebral disc disorders, lumbosacral region

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