M48.36 – Traumatic spondylopathy, lumbar region
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Spondylopathies
ICD-10-CM code
M48.36
- Code
M48.36(claims format:M4836)- Description
- Traumatic spondylopathy, 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
- M48 › M48.3
Index terms for M48.36
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in M48.3
- M48.30 – Traumatic spondylopathy, site unspecifiedBillable
- M48.31 – Traumatic spondylopathy, occipito-atlanto-axial regionBillable
- M48.32 – Traumatic spondylopathy, cervical regionBillable
- M48.33 – Traumatic spondylopathy, cervicothoracic regionBillable
- M48.34 – Traumatic spondylopathy, thoracic regionBillable
- M48.35 – Traumatic spondylopathy, thoracolumbar regionBillable
- M48.37 – Traumatic spondylopathy, lumbosacral regionBillable
- M48.38 – Traumatic spondylopathy, sacral and sacrococcygeal regionBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M48.36?
M48.36 is the ICD-10-CM code for traumatic spondylopathy, lumbar region, in the block M45-M49 (Spondylopathies).
Is M48.36 a billable code?
Yes. M48.36 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does M48.36 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.