What is the code for cervical stenosis?

What is the code for cervical stenosis?

M48.02
M48. 02 – Spinal stenosis, cervical region. ICD-10-CM.

What is the ICD 10 code for lumbar stenosis?

M48.061
Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication. M48. 061 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What are the symptoms of cervical stenosis?

Symptoms usually develop gradually over a long period of time and may include: Stiffness, pain, numbness, or weakness in the neck, shoulders, arms, hands, or legs. Balance and coordination problems, such as shuffling or tripping while walking. Cervical spinal stenosis can be crippling if the spinal cord is damaged.

What causes cervical stenosis?

What Causes Cervical Spinal Stenosis? A common cause of cervical spinal stenosis is degeneration, or wear and tear affecting the anatomical structures in your neck due to aging. That’s why most people who have cervical spinal stenosis are adults in their 50s and 60s who may have had neck pain for several years.

Is cervical stenosis serious?

Cervical spinal stenosis can potentially cause serious problems with the nervous system, including problems with bowel or bladder control (incontinence) and permanent loss of strength and feeling in the arms, hands, legs, and chest.

How is neck stenosis treated?

Over-the-counter medications such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others), naproxen (Aleve, others) and acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) can help reduce pain and inflammation. Applying hot or cold packs. Some symptoms of cervical spinal stenosis may be relieved by applying heat or ice to your neck.

Does cervical stenosis go away?

There’s no cure, but there are a variety of nonsurgical treatments and exercises to keep the pain at bay. Most people with spinal stenosis live normal lives.

What should be avoided in lumbar spondylosis?

There should be restriction of heavy lifting, excessive bending, twisting or stooping and avoidance of any work or recreational activities that causes stress to the lumbar spine.