M51.361 – Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region with lower extremity pain only

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other dorsopathies

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code M51.361

Code: M51.361 (claims format: M51361)
Description: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region with lower extremity pain only
Short description: Other intvrt disc degen, lum region with low extrm pain only
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 › M51.3 › M51.36

Notes for M51.361

Applicable to:

Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region with leg pain only
Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region with referred sclerotomal pain only

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):

cervical and cervicothoracic disc disorders (M50.-)
sacral and sacrococcygeal disorders (M53.3)

Block M50-M54

Excludes1 (not coded here):

current injury - see injury of spine by body region
discitis NOS (M46.4-)

Related codes in M51.36

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M51.361?

M51.361 is the ICD-10-CM code for other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region with lower extremity pain only, in the block M50-M54 (Other dorsopathies).

Is M51.361 a billable code?

Yes. M51.361 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does M51.361 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.