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Lumbar radiculopathy is also known a sciatica .

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What is another name for sciatica?

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What is icd 9 code for Lumbar Radiculopathy?

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What is the common name for Lumbar Spine?

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What is acute lumbar sacral ridiculopathy facet djd?

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You Need a icd 9 code for Radiculopathy?

ICD 9 got radiculopathy


How common is radiculopathy?

Millions of persons experience some form of radiculopathy at some point in their lives.


What diagnosis is payable for cpt 72125?

CPT code 72125 is used for an MRI of the lumbar spine, with and without contrast. This procedure is typically payable for diagnoses related to lumbar spine conditions, such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, or other lumbar spine pathologies. Specific diagnoses may include sciatica, radiculopathy, or degenerative disc disease, among others. Always check with specific payer guidelines for coverage details related to particular diagnoses.


What causes radiculopathy?

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What are symptoms of cervical radiculopathy?

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