Specific code 2009 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 846.0
Lumbosacral (joint) (ligament) sprain
  • Short description: SPRAIN LUMBOSACRAL.
  • ICD-9-CM 846.0 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 846.0 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 846.0 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM S33.8XXA Sprain of other parts of lumbar spine and pelvis, initial encounter
Approximate Synonyms
  • Lumbosacral ligament sprain
  • Lumbosacral strain
  • Sprain back, lumbosacral ligament
  • Sprain of back, lumbosacral ligament
  • Sprain of ligament of lumbosacral joint
  • Strain back, lumbosacral
  • Strain of back, lumbosacral
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 846.0:
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