M48.06 – Spinal stenosis, lumbar region
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Spondylopathies
ICD-10-CM code
M48.06
- Code
M48.06(claims format:M4806)- Description
- Spinal stenosis, lumbar region
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- 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
- M48 › M48.0
Billable codes under M48.06
M48.06 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
M48.0 – Spinal stenosis
Applicable to:
- Caudal stenosis
Related codes in M48.0
- M48.00 – Spinal stenosis, site unspecifiedBillable
- M48.01 – Spinal stenosis, occipito-atlanto-axial regionBillable
- M48.02 – Spinal stenosis, cervical regionBillable
- M48.03 – Spinal stenosis, cervicothoracic regionBillable
- M48.04 – Spinal stenosis, thoracic regionBillable
- M48.05 – Spinal stenosis, thoracolumbar regionBillable
- M48.07 – Spinal stenosis, lumbosacral regionBillable
- M48.08 – Spinal stenosis, sacral and sacrococcygeal regionBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M48.06?
M48.06 is the ICD-10-CM code for spinal stenosis, lumbar region, in the block M45-M49 (Spondylopathies).
Is M48.06 a billable code?
No. M48.06 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does M48.06 belong to?
It belongs to category M48 – Other 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.