M48.061 ICD-10-CM Code: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
M48.061 is the billable ICD-10-CM code for “Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication” in the FY 2027 U.S. code set, effective Oct 1, 2026.
Official description
M48.061Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where M48.061 sits
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Chapter 13
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
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Section
Spondylopathies (M45-M49)
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Category M48
Other spondylopathies
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Subcategory M48.06
Spinal stenosis, lumbar region
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Code M48.061
Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Spinal stenosis, lumbar region NOS
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for M48.061.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for M48.061.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for M48.061.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for M48.061.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code M48.061 mean?
M48.061 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication.”
Is M48.061 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, M48.061 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is M48.061 located in ICD-10-CM?
M48.061 is listed in Chapter 13, Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99), within Spondylopathies (M45-M49) (M45–M49), under category M48, Other spondylopathies and subcategory M48.06, Spinal stenosis, lumbar region.
What coding notes are listed for M48.061?
Its listed inclusion terms are Spinal stenosis, lumbar region NOS. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.