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Problem - There is no ICD-9-CM entry for Facet Arthropathy, so you must become Sherlock Holmes, and investigate.
Investigation #1 - The ICD-9-CM Index directs those seeking "Arthropathy" to 716.9x, so you would code Facet Arthropathy as 716.98. This is a non-specific code.
Investigation #2 - Arthropathy is defined as "Disease of a joint". If you look up "Disease, joint, spine" in the ICD-9-CM Index, you are directed to the 721.x Spondylosis codes. You can achieve a greater level of specificity with this code.
Conclusion - A common diagnosis for Facet Joint Injections is Facet Arthropathy. Some states have Medicare LCDs for the Facet procedure, and they accept 721.x as a diagnosis, but not 716.98. Since you want to get paid, go with 721.x.
Caution! In ICD9-CM, at the beginning of Chapter 13 you will see that codes 710-719 exclude disorders of the spine (720-724.9). I would not use 716.98.
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What is the ICD-9 code for lumbar facet arthropathy?
The ICD-9 code for lumbar facet arthropathy is 721.3. Lumbar facet arthropathy is a degenerative condition of the lumbar facet joints in the spine which shows arthritic changes.
Degenerative facet and ligamentous arthropathy?
The facet joints are located in the spinal canal. Bilateral facet arthropathy is arthritis in the facet joints of the back.
What is mild bilateral facet and uncovertebral arthropathy?
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What is bilateral facet arthropathy?
what does severe left & right arthropathy mean in lay terms?
What is moderate arthropathy?
Moderate facet arthropathy is Arthritis in the facet joints. Most people that have this will complain of pain in their lower back. Facet joints are joint structures that connect the vertebrae to each other.
What is moderate facet arthropathy with mild uncovertebral joint spurring resulting in bilateral foraminal narrowing?
what is moderate uncovertebral arthropathy
What does moderate arthropathy L-4-L5 and L-5-S1 mean?
what does moderate facet arthropathy l5-s1 mean
What is Diffuse facet arthropathy of the cervical spine?
There is generalised affection of the facet joints. Anatomist call those joints as zygapophyseal joints.
L-4 l-5 facet arthropathy with synovial cyst?
724.3 733.90
Mild facet arthropathy?
Mild facet anthropathy is a degenerative disease. It affects the joints of the spine due to the cartilage disintegrating. It is a progressive condition.
What does Moderate to severe bilateral facet arthrosis present at L4-5 and on the left at L5-S1 mean?
what does bilateral facet arthropathy mean
What is facet arthropathy with hypertrophy?
Hypertrophic facet joint is where the joint becomes enlarged as a result of degeneration. The joints are connected and impact the spinal vertebrae.
