Spondylopathy in diseases classd elswhr, lumbosacral region

This code signifies a disorder of the spinal column in the lumbosacral region that is secondary to or a manifestation of another underlying disease process. It indicates a structural or functional abnormality of the vertebrae, intervertebral discs, or associated ligaments in the lower back and sacrum, where the primary etiology is classified elsewhere in the ICD-10-CM system.

Apply this code when documentation clearly links a lumbosacral spondylopathy to an underlying systemic disease, such as an infectious, inflammatory, or metabolic condition. Examples include spondylopathy due to tuberculosis, rheumatoid arthritis, or Paget's disease affecting the lumbosacral spine. The medical record must explicitly state the causal relationship.

• Always sequence the underlying disease code first, as this code is a manifestation code.
• Ensure documentation specifies "lumbosacral region" for accurate anatomical specificity.
• Do not use for primary spondylopathies (e.g., degenerative disc disease) not linked to another classified disease.