2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M42.06Juvenile osteochondrosis of spine, lumbar region
ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M40-M43›M42
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Chronic Condition
M42.06 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for juvenile osteochondrosis of spine, lumbar region. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 456 through 458, 553 through 554. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Scoliosis and other postural dorsopathic deformities.
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Instructional NotesGuidance
Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to M42.06: its own notes plus those printed at M42.0 and Chapter 13. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.
Excludes1
Not coded here: the excluded code is never reported together with this one, unless the two conditions are unrelated.
Excludes2
Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.
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Notes
General instructions on how these codes are used.
- Use an external cause code following the code for the musculoskeletal condition, if applicable, to identify the cause of the musculoskeletal condition
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.
Referenced in Other NotesGuidance
Instructional notes printed at other codes that name M42.06, its category, or a range that includes it.
Excludes1 1
These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming M42.06: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.
Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance
Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.
Osteochondrosis See Also: Osteochondropathy, by site;
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Clinical InformationClinical
Scheuermann Disease
a type of juvenile osteochondrosis affecting the fibrocartilaginous disc (intervertebral disc) in the thoracic or thoracolumbar region of the spine. it is characterized by a forward concave spinal curvature or kyphosis.
Patient EducationClinical
Spine Injuries and Disorders
Your backbone, or spine, is made up of 26 bone discs called vertebrae. The vertebrae protect your spinal cord and allow you to stand and bend. A number of problems can change the structure of the spine or damage the vertebrae and surrounding tissue. They include:
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Convert M42.06 to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About M42.06Overview
What is the ICD-10 code for juvenile osteochondrosis of spine, lumbar region?
The ICD-10-CM code for juvenile osteochondrosis of spine, lumbar region is M42.06 (sometimes written as M4206). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
Is M42.06 (Juvenile osteochondrosis of spine) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report juvenile osteochondrosis of spine, lumbar region on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What MS-DRG does M42.06 group to?
When juvenile osteochondrosis of spine, lumbar region is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 456, 457, 554, 553, 458, with relative weights from 0.8328 to 7.6211 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
Can M42.06 be reported with M40.0?
Not as a rule. The Excludes1 note at M42.0, which applies to M42.06, lists "postural kyphosis (M40.0)". An Excludes1 note means the excluded code is never reported together with this one; the only exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other (Official Guidelines, Section I.A.12.a).
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of M42.06?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, juvenile osteochondrosis of spine, lumbar region converts to ICD-9-CM 732.0 (juv osteochondros spine). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.
