M51.372 – Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region with discogenic back pain and lower extremity pain

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other dorsopathies

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code M51.372
Code
M51.372 (claims format: M51372)
Description
Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region with discogenic back pain and lower extremity pain
Short description
Oth intvrt disc degen, lumbosacr w discog bck & lw extrm pn
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 › M51.37

Notes for M51.372

Applicable to:
  • Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region with discogenic back pain and leg pain
  • Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region with axial back pain and referred sclerotomal pain

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 M51.37

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M51.372?

M51.372 is the ICD-10-CM code for other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region with discogenic back pain and lower extremity pain, in the block M50-M54 (Other dorsopathies).

Is M51.372 a billable code?

Yes. M51.372 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does M51.372 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.