Oth spondylosis w radiculopathy, sacr/sacrocygl region

This code signifies degenerative changes in the sacral and sacrococcygeal spine, specifically spondylosis, accompanied by radiculopathy. Radiculopathy indicates nerve root compression, manifesting as pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness radiating into the lower extremities or perineal region. This condition arises from spinal degeneration affecting the nerve roots exiting the sacral or coccygeal levels.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates spondylosis affecting the sacral or sacrococcygeal spine, along with symptoms attributable to nerve root impingement in that region. Supporting documentation includes physician notes detailing neurological deficits, imaging reports (e.g., MRI, X-ray) showing degenerative changes in the sacral/sacrococcygeal spine, and electrodiagnostic studies confirming radiculopathy.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly links the radiculopathy to the sacral/sacrococcygeal spondylosis.
• Differentiate from other spinal regions; this code is specific to the sacral and sacrococcygeal area.
• Do not use if radiculopathy is due to other causes like disc herniation without underlying spondylosis, or if the spondylosis is without radiculopathy.