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# M51.369 Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region without mention of lumbar back…

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

**Official ICD-10-CM description:** Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region without mention of lumbar back pain or lower extremity pain

## Coding notes

From the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) tabular list. Notes on a parent code or category apply here too.

### Also covers

-   Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region without mention of lumbar back pain or leg pain
-   Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region, NOS

### Excludes1

Not coded together with this code. The exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other.

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

### Excludes2

Not part of this code, but both can be coded when both are documented.

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

## Related codes

-   [`M51.35` Other intervertebral disc degeneration, thoracolumbar region ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/m51.35/)
-   [`M51.360` Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region with discogenic back pain only ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/m51.360/)
-   [`M51.361` Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region with lower extremity pain only ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/m51.361/)
-   [`M51.362` Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region with discogenic back pain and… ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/m51.362/)
-   [`M51.370` Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region with discogenic back pain only ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/m51.370/)
-   [`M51.371` Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region with lower extremity pain only ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/m51.371/)
-   [`M51.372` Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region with discogenic back pain and… ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/m51.372/)
-   [`M51.379` Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region without mention of lumbar… ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/m51.379/)

## Common questions

### Is M51.369 a billable code?

Yes. M51.369 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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