ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for M51.1
Thoracic, thoracolumbar and lumbosacral intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy
Coding Notes & Guidelines for M51.1
- lumbar radiculitis NOS (M54.16)
- sciatica NOS (M54.3)
Sciatica due to intervertebral disc disorder
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code M51.1 (Thoracic)
ICD-10-CM code M51.1 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM M51.1 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about M51.1 - Thoracic, thoracolumbar and lumbosacral intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Thoracic related to thoracolumbar and lumbosacral intervertebral disc disorders radiculopathy.