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spinal stenosis

Medical Definition

Narrowing of the spinal canal. it may lead to compression of the spinal cord or nerve roots resulting in neck or back pain, and/or numbness or weakness in the extremities.

Wikipedia Summary

Spinal stenosis is an abnormal narrowing of the spinal canal or neural foramen that results in pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots. Symptoms may include pain, numbness, or weakness in the arms or legs...
Related Codes (10)
Code
Description
Billable
Details
M48.0Spinal stenosis
M48.00Spinal stenosis, site unspecified
M48.01Spinal stenosis, occipito-atlanto-axial region
M48.02Spinal stenosis, cervical region
M48.03Spinal stenosis, cervicothoracic region
M48.04Spinal stenosis, thoracic region
M48.06Spinal stenosis, lumbar region
M48.061Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
M48.062Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
M48.07Spinal stenosis, lumbosacral region

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