2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M51.369Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region without mention of lumbar back pain or lower extremity pain

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M50-M54›M51

ICD-10-CM M51.369
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

M51.369 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region without mention of lumbar back pain or lower extremity pain. 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. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Spondylopathies/spondyloarthropathy (including infective).

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M51.369
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region without mention of lumbar back pain or lower extremity pain
Short Description
Oth intvrt disc degen, lum rgn w/o lum bck or lw extrm pain
Parent Code
M51.36
Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM50-M54Other dorsopathies
CategoryM51Thoracic, thoracolumbar, and lumbosacral intervertebral disc disorders
This CodeM51.369Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region without mention of lumbar back pain or lower extremity pain

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Annular tear of lumbar disc
  • Bone spur of vertebra
  • Degeneration of lumbar intervertebral disc
  • Degeneration of lumbar intervertebral disc and osteophyte of lumbar vertebra
  • Degeneration of lumbar intervertebral disc without prolapse
  • Lumbar disc lesion
  • Neurologic disorder due to degeneration of lumbar intervertebral disc
  • Prolapse of lumbar intervertebral disc with degeneration
  • Rupture of lumbar intervertebral disc
  • Tear of the annulus fibrosus of intervertebral disc

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Inclusion Terms

  • Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region without mention of lumbar back pain or leg pain
  • Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region, NOS

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

Code History & ChangesHistory

Replacement M51.369 replaces the following previously assigned code(s):

  • M51.36 - Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region
FY 2025AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2024.
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About M51.369Overview

Is M51.369 (Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region without mention of lumbar back pain or lower extremity pain on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does M51.369 group to?

When other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region without mention of lumbar back pain or lower extremity pain 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.

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.