ICD-9-CM 724.2 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 724.2 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).
Chronic low back pain greater than 3 months duration
Chronic lumbar pain
L lumbago w sciatica
Left lumbago w sciatica
Low back pain
Low back pain < 3 months
Low back pain < 6 months
Low back pain for less than 3 months
Low back pain for less than 6 months
Low back pain in pregnancy
Low back pain less than 3 months
Low back pain less than 6 months
Low back pain with left sciatica
Low back pain with right sciatica
Low back pain without radiculopathy
Low back pain wo radiculopathy
Low back pain, mechanical
Lumbago with left sided sciatica
Lumbago with right sided sciatica
Lumbar back pain acute,
Mechanical low back pain
Pain of lumbar, acute, for less then 3 months
R lumbago w sciatica
Right lumbago w sciatica
Clinical Information
Acute or chronic pain in the lumbar or sacral regions, which may be associated with musculo-ligamentous sprains and strains; intervertebral disk displacement; and other conditions