ICD-10-CM Code M46.45
Discitis, unspecified, thoracolumbar region
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.Adult Only
Code is only used for patients 15 years old or older.M46.45 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of discitis, unspecified, thoracolumbar region. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code M464 is used to code Discitis
Discitis or diskitis is an infection in the intervertebral disc space that affects different age groups. In adults it can lead to severe consequences such as sepsis or epidural abscess but can also spontaneously resolve, especially in children under 8 years of age. Discitis occurs post surgically in approximately 1-2 percent of patients after spinal surgery.
| Specialty: | Rheumatology |
| MeSH Code: | D015299 |
| ICD 9 Code: | 722.90 |
Discitis in a 2 year old child.
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 'M46.45 - Discitis, unspecified, thoracolumbar 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 M46.45 and a single ICD9 code, 722.92 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: M46.4 - Discitis, unspecified