Traumatic rupture of lumbar intervertebral disc, init encntr

This code signifies an acute, forceful tearing or bursting of a disc between the vertebrae in the lower back, resulting from a direct injury. This type of injury typically involves significant trauma, leading to immediate symptoms such as severe localized pain, neurological deficits, or radiating pain down the leg.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a traumatic event caused the lumbar disc rupture, such as a fall, motor vehicle accident, or direct impact to the back. This code is specifically for the initial treatment or evaluation of the injury.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "traumatic rupture" and specifies the lumbar region.
• Distinguish from degenerative disc disease or non-traumatic herniations, which use different codes.
• Confirm this is the patient's first encounter for this specific injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.