M46.06 – Spinal enthesopathy, lumbar region
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Spondylopathies
ICD-10-CM code
M46.06
- Code
M46.06(claims format:M4606)- Description
- Spinal enthesopathy, 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
- M45-M49 Spondylopathies
- Parent codes
- M46 › M46.0
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
M46.0 – Spinal enthesopathy
Applicable to:
- Disorder of ligamentous or muscular attachments of spine
Index terms for M46.06
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in M46.0
- M46.00 – Spinal enthesopathy, site unspecifiedBillable
- M46.01 – Spinal enthesopathy, occipito-atlanto-axial regionBillable
- M46.02 – Spinal enthesopathy, cervical regionBillable
- M46.03 – Spinal enthesopathy, cervicothoracic regionBillable
- M46.04 – Spinal enthesopathy, thoracic regionBillable
- M46.05 – Spinal enthesopathy, thoracolumbar regionBillable
- M46.07 – Spinal enthesopathy, lumbosacral regionBillable
- M46.08 – Spinal enthesopathy, sacral and sacrococcygeal regionBillable
- M46.09 – Spinal enthesopathy, multiple sites in spineBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M46.06?
M46.06 is the ICD-10-CM code for spinal enthesopathy, lumbar region, in the block M45-M49 (Spondylopathies).
Is M46.06 a billable code?
Yes. M46.06 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does M46.06 belong to?
It belongs to category M46 – Other inflammatory spondylopathies.
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.