L86

Synonym

• Back syndrome with radiating pain

Inclusions

• disc prolapse/degeneration
• sciatica

Exclusions

• cervical disc lesion L83
• spondylolisthesis L84
• recent back strain L84

Criteria

• pain in the lumbar/thoracic region of the spine, accompanied by pain radiating to, or a neurological deficit of an appropriate area
• or sciatica, pain radiating down the back of the leg, aggravated by coughing, movement, or posture
• or demonstration of a prolapsed lumbar or thoracic disc by appropriate imaging technique, or at surgery

Consider

• back pain L02
• low back pain L03

Note

exclude referred pain which is diffuse

ICD-10

• G55.0; G55.1; G55.2; G55.3; G55.8; M47.1; M47.2; M51.0; M51.1; M51.2; M51.3; M51.4; M51.8; M51.9; M54.3; M54.4