M51.04 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Intervertebral disc disorders with myelopathy, thoracic region for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.

Short description for M51.04 ICD 10 code:

Intervertebral disc disorders w myelopathy, thoracic region

Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to M51.04 ICD10 Code:

Present On Admission (POA Exempt)

M51.04 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting

Clinical information about M51.04 ICD 10 code

Your spinal cord is a bundle of nerves that runs down the middle of your back. It carries signals back and forth between your body and your brain. It is protected by your vertebrae, which are the bone disks that make up your spine. If you have an accident that damages the vertebrae or other parts of the spine, this can also injure the spinal cord. Other spinal cord problems include:

  • Tumors
  • Infections such as meningitis and polio
  • Inflammatory diseases
  • Autoimmune diseases
  • Degenerative diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and spinal muscular atrophy

Symptoms vary but might include pain, numbness, loss of sensation and muscle weakness. These symptoms can occur around the spinal cord, and also in other areas such as your arms and legs. Treatments often include medicines and surgery.

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