M46.46 – Discitis, unspecified, lumbar region
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Spondylopathies
ICD-10-CM code
M46.46
- Code
M46.46(claims format:M4646)- Description
- Discitis, unspecified, 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 › M46.4
Index terms for M46.46
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in M46.4
- M46.40 – Discitis, unspecified, site unspecifiedBillable
- M46.41 – Discitis, unspecified, occipito-atlanto-axial regionBillable
- M46.42 – Discitis, unspecified, cervical regionBillable
- M46.43 – Discitis, unspecified, cervicothoracic regionBillable
- M46.44 – Discitis, unspecified, thoracic regionBillable
- M46.45 – Discitis, unspecified, thoracolumbar regionBillable
- M46.47 – Discitis, unspecified, lumbosacral regionBillable
- M46.48 – Discitis, unspecified, sacral and sacrococcygeal regionBillable
- M46.49 – Discitis, unspecified, multiple sites in spineBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M46.46?
M46.46 is the ICD-10-CM code for discitis, unspecified, lumbar region, in the block M45-M49 (Spondylopathies).
Is M46.46 a billable code?
Yes. M46.46 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does M46.46 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.