Navigating ICD-10 Code Changes for Low Back Pain: Post-M54.5 Discontinuation

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The Sunset of ICD-10 Code M54.5

Every year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) releases updates to the ICD-10 manual. These updates include adding new codes, deleting outdated ones, and revising existing ones. In a recent update, CMS announced the discontinuation of the ICD-10 code M54.5, which pertains to low back pain. This change took effect on October 1, 2021. The M54.5 code has been most frequently used in the rehabilitation therapy sector. Its removal is anticipated to impact the coding practices of most rehab therapists significantly.

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Beyond M54.5: Other Codes Facing Deletion

While removing M54.5 is undoubtedly the most notable change, it's not the only one. Other codes that have been identified for deletion include:

R05 - Representing cough
R63.3- Indicating feeding difficulties

These deletions underscore the need for healthcare providers to stay updated and adapt to the evolving landscape of medical coding.

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Navigating ICD-10 Code Changes for Low Back Pain: Post-M54.5 Discontinuation

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