2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M48.061
Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
- ICD-10-CM Code:
- M48.061
- ICD-10 Code for:
- Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claud
- Is Billable?
- Yes - Valid for Submission
- Chronic Condition Indicator: [1]
- Chronic
- Code Navigator:
M48.061 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication. The code is valid during the current fiscal year for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions from October 01, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
Approximate Synonyms
The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:
- Degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis
- Iatrogenic lumbar spinal stenosis
- Idiopathic lumbar spinal stenosis
- Myelopathy due to spinal stenosis of lumbar region
- Spinal stenosis of lumbar region
- Spinal stenosis of lumbar region
- Stenosis of lateral recess of lumbar spine
- Stenosis of lumbar vertebral foramen
- Stenosis of vertebral foramen
Clinical Classification
Clinical Category is Spondylopathies/spondyloarthropathy (including infective)
- CCSR Category Code: MUS011
- Inpatient Default CCSR: Y - Yes, default inpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.
- Outpatient Default CCSR: Y - Yes, default outpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.
Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries
The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.
Inclusion Terms
Inclusion TermsThese terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
- Spinal stenosis, lumbar region NOS
Index to Diseases and Injuries References
The following annotation back-references for this diagnosis code are found in the injuries and diseases index. The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10-CM code(s).
- - Stenosis, stenotic (cicatricial) - See Also: Stricture;
Replacement Code
M48061 replaces the following previously assigned ICD-10-CM code(s):
- M48.06 - Spinal stenosis, lumbar region
Convert M48.061 to ICD-9-CM
- ICD-9-CM Code: 724.02 - Spin sten,lumbr wo claud
Patient Education
Spinal Stenosis
Your spine, or backbone, protects your spinal cord and allows you to stand and bend. Spinal stenosis causes narrowing in your spine. The narrowing puts pressure on your nerves and spinal cord and can cause pain.
Spinal stenosis occurs mostly in people older than 50. Younger people with a spine injury or a narrow spinal canal are also at risk. Diseases such as arthritis and scoliosis can cause spinal stenosis, too. Symptoms might appear gradually or not at all. They include:
- Pain in your neck or back
- Numbness, weakness, cramping, or pain in your arms or legs
- Pain going down the leg
- Foot problems
Doctors diagnose spinal stenosis with a physical exam and imaging tests. Treatments include medications, physical therapy, braces, and surgery.
NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
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Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis happens when the spaces in the spine narrow and create pressure on the spinal cord and nerve roots.[Learn More in MedlinePlus]
Code History
- FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
- FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
- FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
- FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
- FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
- FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
- FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
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.