archivedegenerative disc disease

Degenerative disc disease (DDD) is one of the most frequently coded musculoskeletal diagnoses across orthopedics, chiropractic, pain management, and physical therapy. With the FY2026 ICD-10-CM edition now in effect since October 1, 2025, providers and coders must ensure they are using the correct, billable codes — especially for lumbar and...