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1. www.nethealth.com › blog › icd-10-low-back-painICD-10 Low Back Pain Explained - Net Health

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   May 30, 2024 · Understanding and applying the right ICD-10 codes—such as code M54.5, which is used for general low back pain—not only streamline billing processes but also enhances the precision of treatment plans and patient outcomes by ensuring an accurate diagnosis.

2. www.aapc.com › codes › coding-newslettersBack to Basics: This Guide Resolves Back Pain Dx ... - AAPC

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   Dec 3, 2020 · Would you use M54.5 (Low back pain) or M54.9 (Dorsalgia, unspecified), which lists back pain not otherwise specified as a synonym? Solution: “Dorsalgia is upper back pain, so M54.9 should not be selected,” cautions Johnson.

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4. www.aapc.com › blog › 87390-correctly-identify-lowCorrectly Identify Low Back Pain - AAPC Knowledge Center

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   Mar 1, 2023 · A quick look in the Alphabetic Index of ICD-10-CM points you to M54.9 Dorsalgia, unspecified, which includes backache and back pain. Close enough, right? This could work, but let’s see if we can avoid an unspecified code.

5. drlexgonzales.com › chronic-low-back-pain-and-icdChronic Low Back Pain and ICD-10: What You Need to Know

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   Aug 25, 2023 · ICD-10 emphasizes the importance of excluding specific causes of low back pain that may have different diagnostic codes. It ensures that CLBP is identified and distinguished from other conditions. Healthcare providers should conduct a thorough evaluation to rule out specific causes.

6. www.kaly.com › blog › icd-10-codes-for-low-back-painCracking the Code: A Guide to ICD-10 Codes for Low Back Pain

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   ICD-10 codes allow providers to specify the general region and nature of low back pain, which can help guide appropriate treatment. Additionally, the codes help specify generalized versus localized pain by specifying the nature and region of pain.

7. www.patientstudio.com › icd-10-codes-for-back-painA Simple Guide to ICD-10 Codes for Back Pain Disorders

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   ICD-10 codes for back pain typically fall under the M-series codes, which refer to diseases and disorders of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.

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   What ICD 10 code is used for low back pain?

   • Understanding and applying the right ICD-10 codes—such as code M54.5, which is used for general low back pain—not only streamline billing processes but also enhances the precision of treatment plans and patient outcomes by ensuring an accurate diagnosis.

   ICD-10 Low Back Pain Explained - Net Health

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   What is the ICD 10 code for low back pain in pregnancy?

   • The ICD-10-CM diagnosis code M54.5 is pretty much the most recognized code for low back pain. However, assigning such a generic for “Low back pain in pregnancy” lacks the detail needed to guide treatment decisions.

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   Is m54.9 a CM code for dorsalgia?

   • Solution: “Dorsalgia is upper back pain, so M54.9 should not be selected,” cautions Johnson. Additionally, “M54.9 is an ‘unspecified’ code, which would not be appropriate in this situation, because the diagnosis is specific to lower back pain, for which a specific ICD-10-CM exists,” notes Moore.

   Back to Basics: This Guide Resolves Back Pain Dx Problems : ICD-10 Cod…

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   Do rehab therapists know the ICD 10 codes for chronic low back pain?

   • But it’s important for rehab therapists to understand the basics of ICD-10 codes for ailments, like chronic low back pain, that affect such a large number of their patients.

   ICD-10 Low Back Pain Explained - Net Health

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   What is a m54.5 code for low back pain without radiculopathy?

   • Still, using M54.5 to classify uncomplicated low back pain without radiculopathy already pinpoints physical therapy as the ideal initial treatment instead of further special imaging or surgery consultations. On the other hand, a more specific code like M54.51 helps provide more detail when the vertebrae are identified as the source of pain.

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   What is a m54.5 code for lower back pain?

   • “Had the physician diagnosed the patient with a lower back strain, then I’d go with S39.012-. But if the diagnosis is lower back pain, then M54.5 is the code to use. The fact the pain came from trying to lift a heavy weight doesn’t change that,” Moore advises.

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9. www.icd10data.com › ICD10CM › Codes2025 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R14.1: Gas pain - The Web's ...

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   R14.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM R14.1 became effective on October 1, 2024. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of R14.1 - other international versions of ICD-10 R14.1 may differ.