5293 - Intervertebral disc syndrome

Old Code

5293 - Intervertebral Disc Syndrome

New Code(s)

5243 - Intervertebral disc syndrome

Old Rating Criterion 1

5293 Effective April 1, 1946 to September 23, 2002

5293 Intervertebral Disc Syndrome Rating
Pronounced; with persistent sciatic neuritis with characteristic pain and demonstrable muscle spasm, absent tendo achillis reflex, or other nerve pathology appropriate to site of diseased disc, little intermittent relief 60
Severe; recurring attacks, with intermittent relief 40
Moderate; recurring attacks 20
Mild 10
Postoperative, cured 0
Note - Both under ankylosis and limited motion, ratings should not be assigned for more than one segment by reason of involvement of only the first or last vertebra of an adjacent segment

Old Rating Criterion 2

5293 Effective September 23, 2002 to September 26, 2003

5293 Intervertebral Disc Syndrome Rating
Pronounced; with persistent symptoms compatible with sciatic neuropathy with characteristic pain and demonstrable muscle spasm, absent ankle jerk, or other neurological findings appropriate to site of diseased disc, little intermittent relief 60
Severe; recurring attacks etc. 40
Moderate; recurring attacks 20
Mild 10
Postoperative, cured 0
Note - Both under ankylosis and limited motion, ratings should not be assigned for more than one segment by reason of involvement of only the first or last vertebra of an adjacent segment