M46.97 – Unspecified inflammatory spondylopathy, lumbosacral region
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Spondylopathies
ICD-10-CM code
M46.97
- Code
M46.97(claims format:M4697)- Description
- Unspecified inflammatory spondylopathy, lumbosacral 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 › M46.9
Index terms for M46.97
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in M46.9
- M46.90 – Unspecified inflammatory spondylopathy, site unspecifiedBillable
- M46.91 – Unspecified inflammatory spondylopathy, occipito-atlanto-axial regionBillable
- M46.92 – Unspecified inflammatory spondylopathy, cervical regionBillable
- M46.93 – Unspecified inflammatory spondylopathy, cervicothoracic regionBillable
- M46.94 – Unspecified inflammatory spondylopathy, thoracic regionBillable
- M46.95 – Unspecified inflammatory spondylopathy, thoracolumbar regionBillable
- M46.96 – Unspecified inflammatory spondylopathy, lumbar regionBillable
- M46.98 – Unspecified inflammatory spondylopathy, sacral and sacrococcygeal regionBillable
- M46.99 – Unspecified inflammatory spondylopathy, multiple sites in spineBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M46.97?
M46.97 is the ICD-10-CM code for unspecified inflammatory spondylopathy, lumbosacral region, in the block M45-M49 (Spondylopathies).
Is M46.97 a billable code?
Yes. M46.97 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does M46.97 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.