M51.362

Billable

Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region with discogenic back pain and lower extremity pain

M51.362 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region with discogenic back pain and lower extremity pain. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
M00-M99
Parent
M51.36
Edition
FY2026

M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Your backbone, or spine, is made up of 26 bone discs called vertebrae. The vertebrae protect your spinal cord and allow you to stand and bend. A number of problems can change the structure of the spine or damage the vertebrae and surrounding tissue. They include: Infections Injuries Tumors Conditions, such as ankylosing spondylitis and scoliosis Bone changes that come with age, such as spinal stenosis and herniated…

Read more about Spine Injuries and Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗

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

Includes

  • Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region with discogenic back pain and leg pain
  • Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region with axial back pain and referred sclerotomal pain

Conditions mapped to this code

MedlinePlus · NIH

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M51.362?
M51.362 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region with discogenic back pain and lower extremity pain". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
Is M51.362 a billable code?
Yes — M51.362 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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