M42.16 – Adult osteochondrosis of spine, lumbar region
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Deforming dorsopathies
ICD-10-CM code
M42.16
- Code
M42.16(claims format:M4216)- Description
- Adult osteochondrosis of spine, lumbar region
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
- Block
- M40-M43 Deforming dorsopathies
- Parent codes
- M42 › M42.1
Index terms for M42.16
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in M42.1
- M42.10 – Adult osteochondrosis of spine, site unspecifiedBillable
- M42.11 – Adult osteochondrosis of spine, occipito-atlanto-axial regionBillable
- M42.12 – Adult osteochondrosis of spine, cervical regionBillable
- M42.13 – Adult osteochondrosis of spine, cervicothoracic regionBillable
- M42.14 – Adult osteochondrosis of spine, thoracic regionBillable
- M42.15 – Adult osteochondrosis of spine, thoracolumbar regionBillable
- M42.17 – Adult osteochondrosis of spine, lumbosacral regionBillable
- M42.18 – Adult osteochondrosis of spine, sacral and sacrococcygeal regionBillable
- M42.19 – Adult osteochondrosis of spine, multiple sites in spineBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M42.16?
M42.16 is the ICD-10-CM code for adult osteochondrosis of spine, lumbar region, in the block M40-M43 (Deforming dorsopathies).
Is M42.16 a billable code?
Yes. M42.16 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does M42.16 belong to?
It belongs to category M42 – Spinal osteochondrosis.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.