2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M48.062Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M45-M49›M48

ICD-10-CM M48.062
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

M48.062 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication. 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 cauda equina syndrome due to spinal stenosis. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Spondylopathies/spondyloarthropathy (including infective).

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M48.062
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
Short Description
Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
M48.06
Spinal stenosis, lumbar region

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM45-M49Spondylopathies
CategoryM48Other spondylopathies
This CodeM48.062Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Cauda equina syndrome due to spinal stenosis
  • Compression of cauda equina
  • Compression of cauda equina due to lumbar vertebral stenosis
  • Stenosis of lumbar vertebral foramen
  • Stenosis of vertebral foramen

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.

    • Stenosis, stenotic(cicatricial)
      • spinal
        • lumbar region (NOS) (without neurogenic claudication)
          • with neurogenic claudication

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 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.

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Convert M48.062 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
724.03 Spin sten,lumbr w claud
Exact Match The mapping is direct, with no qualifiers.

Code History & ChangesHistory

Replacement M48.062 replaces the following previously assigned code(s):

  • M48.06 - Spinal stenosis, lumbar region
FY 2018AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2017.
FY 2019–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About M48.062Overview

Is M48.062 (Spinal stenosis, lumbar region) a billable code?

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

What MS-DRG does M48.062 group to?

When spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication 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 M48.062?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication converts to ICD-9-CM 724.03 (spin sten,lumbr w claud). The mapping is a direct match.

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.