Other infective spondylopathies, lumbosacral region

This code signifies an infection affecting the vertebral column in the lumbosacral region, excluding tuberculosis or pyogenic osteomyelitis specifically coded elsewhere. It represents inflammatory changes in the vertebrae and intervertebral discs due to an infectious agent.

Use this code for documented cases of non-tuberculous, non-pyogenic infectious spondylitis or discitis localized to the lumbar or sacral spine. Supporting documentation should clearly identify an infectious etiology and specify the lumbosacral region.

• Ensure documentation specifies "infective" and rules out tuberculosis (A18.01) or pyogenic osteomyelitis (M46.2x) of the spine.
• Always code the underlying infectious agent first, if known and documented.
• Verify the specific spinal region; this code is exclusive to the lumbosacral area.