M51.16 – Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other dorsopathies
ICD-10-CM code
M51.16
- Code
M51.16(claims format:M5116)- Description
- Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region
- Short description
- Intervertebral disc disorders w radiculopathy, 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
- M50-M54 Other dorsopathies
- Parent codes
- M51 › M51.1
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
M51 – Thoracic, thoracolumbar, and lumbosacral intervertebral disc disorders
Excludes2 (not included here):
M51.1 – Thoracic, thoracolumbar and lumbosacral intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy
Applicable to:
- Sciatica due to intervertebral disc disorder
Block M50-M54
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- current injury - see injury of spine by body region
- discitis NOS (M46.4-)
Index terms for M51.16
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
- Disorder, disc, with, radiculopathy, lumbar region
- Disease, diseased, intervertebral disc, lumbar, neuritis, radiculitis, radiculopathy or sciatica
- Degeneration, degenerative, intervertebral disc, lumbar region, with, neuritis, radiculitis, radiculopathy or sciatica
- Displacement, displaced, intervertebral disc NEC, lumbar region, with, neuritis, radiculitis, radiculopathy or sciatica
Related codes in M51.1
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M51.16?
M51.16 is the ICD-10-CM code for intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region, in the block M50-M54 (Other dorsopathies).
Is M51.16 a billable code?
Yes. M51.16 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does M51.16 belong to?
It belongs to category M51 – Thoracic, thoracolumbar, and lumbosacral intervertebral disc disorders.
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.