M51.04

Billable

Intervertebral disc disorders with myelopathy, thoracic region

M51.04 is the ICD-10-CM code for Intervertebral disc disorders with myelopathy, thoracic region. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
M00-M99
Parent
M51.0
Edition
FY2026

M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Your spinal cord is a bundle of nerves that runs down the middle of your back. It carries signals back and forth between your body and your brain. It is protected by your vertebrae, which are the bone disks that make up your spine. If you have an accident that damages the vertebrae or other parts of the spine, this can also injure the spinal cord. Other spinal cord problems include: Tumors Infections such as…

Read more about Spinal Cord Diseases at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

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Conditions mapped to this code

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M51.04?
M51.04 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Intervertebral disc disorders with myelopathy, thoracic region". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
Is M51.04 a billable code?
Yes — M51.04 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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