Today we will focus on the new code M54.50 Low back pain, unspecified.
Non-specific low back pain is defined as low back pain not attributable to a recognizable, known pathology. This code explains there is pain in the low back but not…
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Every October 1st brings additions and deletions to the ICD10 codes and although these are 2022 codes the effective date is October 1, 2021.
The code for low back pain M54.5 has been deleted with the addition of 3 codes to replace it.
Today we will focus on the new code M54.50 Low back pain, unspecified.
Non-specific low back pain is defined as low back pain not attributable to a recognizable, known pathology. This code explains there is pain in the low back but not differentiating to a specific issue like sprain, strain, radiculopathy, disc, etc.
Remember, for any dates of service on or after 10-1-2021 the new codes must be used and HJ Ross Network has the list of the complete code updates.
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