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ICD-10 Coding for Lumbosacral Spondylolisthesis(M43.17, M43.1, M43.10)

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Learn about ICD-10 coding for lumbosacral spondylolisthesis, including documentation requirements and common coding pitfalls.

Also known as:
Spondylolisthesis at L5-S1Lumbosacral vertebral slippage
Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Lumbosacral Spondylolisthesis

M00-M99Primary Range

Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

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Primary ICD-10-CM Codes
Spondylolisthesis, lumbosacral region
M43.17Billable
Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Spondylolisthesis, site unspecifiedM43.10

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Lumbosacral Spondylolisthesis.

Failure to document specific spinal level

Impact

Clinical: May lead to inappropriate treatment planning., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential for denied claims or reduced reimbursement.

Mitigation

Always include imaging reports, Specify the exact spinal level in documentation

Using unspecified codes like M43.10

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to lower reimbursement due to lack of specificity., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Decreases accuracy of clinical data.

Mitigation

Always specify the spinal level, using M43.17 for L5-S1.

Specificity of spinal level documentation

Impact

Auditors may target claims with unspecified spinal levels.

Mitigation

Ensure all documentation includes detailed imaging and specific spinal level.

Frequently Asked Questions

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