Billable Medical Code for Spinal Stenosis, Lumbar Region, with Neurogenic Claudication
Diagnosis Code for Reimbursement Claim: ICD-9-CM 724.03
Code will be replaced by October 2015 and relabeled as ICD-10-CM 724.03.
The Short Description Is: Spin sten,lumbr w claud.
Known As
Neurogenic claudication is also known as lumbar spinal stenosis w neurogenic claudication, neurogenic claudication due to spinal stenosis of lumbar region, spinal stenosis lumbar region, neurogenic claudicati, and spinal stenosis of lumbar spine w neurogenic claudication.
Neurogenic Claudication Definition and Symptoms
Neurogenic claudication originates in the nervous system. It is defined as limping along with pain and cramping in the lower back area. Symptoms include pain, cramping and weakness in the lower back, buttocks or thighs.