M99.6

Non-billable

Osseous and subluxation stenosis of intervertebral foramina

M99.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for Osseous and subluxation stenosis of intervertebral foramina. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M99.60 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
M00-M99
Parent
M99
Subcodes
10
Edition
FY2026

M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

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. Spinal stenosis occurs mostly in people older than 50. Younger people with a spine injury or a narrow spinal canal are also at risk. Diseases such as arthritis and scoliosis can cause spinal stenosis, too.…

Read more about Spinal Stenosis at MedlinePlus ↗

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

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M99.6?
M99.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Osseous and subluxation stenosis of intervertebral foramina". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
Is M99.6 a billable code?
No — M99.6 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as M99.60) for billing.
What are the subcodes of M99.6?
M99.6 has 10 more specific child codes, including M99.60, M99.61, M99.62.

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

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