2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M99.79Connective tissue and disc stenosis of intervertebral foramina of abdomen and other regions

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M99›M99

ICD-10-CM M99.79
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

M99.79 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for connective tissue and disc stenosis of intervertebral foramina of abdomen and other regions. 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 connective tissue and disc stenosis of intervertebral foramina. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Biomechanical lesions.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M99.79
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Connective tissue and disc stenosis of intervertebral foramina of abdomen and other regions
Short Description
Conn tiss & disc stenos of intvrt foramin of abd and oth rgn
Parent Code
M99.7
Connective tissue and disc stenosis of intervertebral foramina

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM99Biomechanical lesions, not elsewhere classified
CategoryM99Biomechanical lesions, not elsewhere classified
This CodeM99.79Connective tissue and disc stenosis of intervertebral foramina of abdomen and other regions

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Connective tissue and disc stenosis of intervertebral foramina
  • Narrowing of intervertebral disc space
  • Stenosis of intervertebral foramina

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)
      • intervertebral foramina
        • connective tissue
    • Stenosis, stenotic(cicatricial)
      • intervertebral foramina
        • connective tissue
          • abdomen
    • Stenosis, stenotic(cicatricial)
      • intervertebral foramina
        • connective tissue
          • specified NEC
    • Stenosis, stenotic(cicatricial)
      • intervertebral foramina
        • disc
    • Stenosis, stenotic(cicatricial)
      • intervertebral foramina
        • disc
          • abdomen
    • Stenosis, stenotic(cicatricial)
      • intervertebral foramina
        • disc
          • specified NEC

Clinical ClassificationClinical

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

CCSR MUS012
Biomechanical lesions
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 M99.79 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
724.09 Spinal stenosis-oth site
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 M99.79Overview

Is M99.79 a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report connective tissue and disc stenosis of intervertebral foramina of abdomen and other regions on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does M99.79 group to?

When connective tissue and disc stenosis of intervertebral foramina of abdomen and other regions 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 M99.79?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, connective tissue and disc stenosis of intervertebral foramina of abdomen and other regions converts to ICD-9-CM 724.09 (spinal stenosis-oth site). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.