ICD-10-CM Code M43.16
Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.M43.16 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of spondylolisthesis, lumbar region. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code M431 is used to code Spondylolisthesis
Spondylolisthesis is the forward displacement of a vertebra, especially the fifth lumbar vertebra, most commonly occurring after a fracture. Backward displacement is referred to as retrolisthesis.
Specialty: | Orthopedics |
MeSH Codes: | D013168, D013168 |
ICD 9 Codes: | 738.4, 756.12 |
X-ray of the lateral lumbar spine with a grade III spondylolisthesis at the L5-S1 level.
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #551-552 - Medical back problems with MCC.
- DRG Group #551-552 - Medical back problems without MCC.
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'M43.16 - Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region'
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Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code M43.16 and a single ICD9 code, 738.4 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: M43.1 - Spondylolisthesis