M51.1
Non-billableThoracic, thoracolumbar and lumbosacral intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy
M51.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Thoracic, thoracolumbar and lumbosacral intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M51.14 for billing.
M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat are peripheral nerves? Nerves are like wires that carry messages back and forth between your brain and your body. Your peripheral nerves branch off from your brain and spinal cord and connect to all parts of your body, including your muscles and organs. Peripheral nerves carry messages from your brain that control your movement, breathing, heartbeat, digestion, and more. They also carry messages from your body…
Read more about Peripheral Nerve Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Includes
- •Sciatica due to intervertebral disc disorder
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code M51.1?
- M51.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Thoracic, thoracolumbar and lumbosacral intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
- Is M51.1 a billable code?
- No — M51.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as M51.14) for billing.
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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