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# M51.04 Intervertebral disc disorders with myelopathy, thoracic region

ICD-10-CM · [CMS code reference](#source)

**Official ICD-10-CM description:** Intervertebral disc disorders with myelopathy, thoracic region

## Related codes

-   [`M51.05` Intervertebral disc disorders with myelopathy, thoracolumbar region ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/m51.05/)
-   [`M51.06` Intervertebral disc disorders with myelopathy, lumbar region ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/m51.06/)
-   [`M51.14` Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, thoracic region ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/m51.14/)
-   [`M51.15` Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, thoracolumbar region ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/m51.15/)
-   [`M51.16` Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/m51.16/)
-   [`M51.17` Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbosacral region ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/m51.17/)
-   [`M51.24` Other intervertebral disc displacement, thoracic region ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/m51.24/)
-   [`M51.25` Other intervertebral disc displacement, thoracolumbar region ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/m51.25/)

## Common questions

### Is M51.04 a billable code?

Yes. M51.04 is a billable ICD-10-CM code in the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) code set.

## From the source

Official description from [CMS](https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coding-billing/icd-10-codes).
ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026).

Code set

ICD-10-CM

Category

M51 Thoracic, thoracolumbar, and lumbosacral intervertebral disc disorders

Chapter

Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

Billable

Yes

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