2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M47.16Other spondylosis with myelopathy, lumbar region

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M45-M49›M47

ICD-10-CM M47.16
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

M47.16 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other spondylosis with myelopathy, lumbar region. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 551 through 552. Coders also document this condition as lumbar spondylosis with myelopathy. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Spondylopathies/spondyloarthropathy (including infective).

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M47.16
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Other spondylosis with myelopathy, lumbar region
Short Description
Other spondylosis with myelopathy, lumbar region
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
M47.1
Other spondylosis with myelopathy

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM45-M49Spondylopathies
CategoryM47Spondylosis
This CodeM47.16Other spondylosis with myelopathy, lumbar region

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Lumbar spondylosis with myelopathy
  • Lumbosacral spondylosis with myelopathy
  • Multiple-level lumbosacral spondylosis with myelopathy
  • Single-level lumbosacral spondylosis with myelopathy
  • Two-level lumbosacral spondylosis with myelopathy

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Spondylosis
      • with
        • myelopathy NEC
          • lumbar region

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR MUS011
Spondylopathies/spondyloarthropathy (including infective)
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Spinal Cord Diseases

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Convert M47.16 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
721.42 Spond compr lumb sp cord
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About M47.16Overview

Is M47.16 (Other spondylosis with myelopathy) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report other spondylosis with myelopathy, lumbar region on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does M47.16 group to?

When other spondylosis with myelopathy, lumbar region is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 551, 552, with relative weights from 0.9613 to 1.6761 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of M47.16?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, other spondylosis with myelopathy, lumbar region converts to ICD-9-CM 721.42 (spond compr lumb sp cord). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.