Thoracic or lumbosacral neuritis or radiculitis, unspecified

This code describes inflammation or irritation of a nerve root in the thoracic or lumbosacral spine, without further specification of the exact nerve involved or the underlying cause. It encompasses symptoms such as pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness radiating along the path of the affected nerve. This condition is often referred to as a "pinched nerve" in common parlance.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates neuritis or radiculitis affecting the thoracic or lumbosacral region, but lacks specificity regarding the exact nerve root (e.g., L5, S1) or the etiology (e.g., disc herniation, spondylosis). This code is appropriate when the provider has diagnosed radicular symptoms in these spinal areas without identifying a more precise cause or location.

• Avoid using this code if a more specific diagnosis, such as sciatica (724.3) or a specific disc disorder with radiculopathy (e.g., 722.10), is documented.
• Ensure the documentation specifies either "thoracic" or "lumbosacral" involvement; if the region is unspecified, consider 724.9 (Other and unspecified disorders of back, unspecified).
• This code represents a symptom/syndrome; look for underlying causes that may be coded in addition, if documented.