Billable FY2026 ICD-10-CM diagnosis code, spine region. What it covers, how to bill it cleanly, and what these patients sound like when they call.
Lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication: narrowing of the lumbar canal producing the classic walk-and-stop leg symptoms. The with-claudication specificity (added in FY2021, distinguishing it from M48.061) matters clinically and for surgical decision documentation.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| M48.061 | Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication |
| M48.00 | Spinal stenosis, site unspecified |
| M48.01 | Spinal stenosis, occipito-atlanto-axial region |
| M48.02 | Spinal stenosis, cervical region |
| M48.03 | Spinal stenosis, cervicothoracic region |
| M48.04 | Spinal stenosis, thoracic region |
Stenosis callers are often older patients describing shrinking walking distance and relief when leaning on a shopping cart. They are rarely urgent but frequently surgical candidates, making them high-value scheduling with a strong case for a sooner consult slot.
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M48.062 is the FY2026 ICD-10-CM code for spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication. Lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication: narrowing of the lumbar canal producing the classic walk-and-stop leg symptoms.
Neurogenic claudication is the symptom complex that drives decompression decisions. Coding it explicitly aligns the claim with the clinical narrative payers expect for surgical pathways.
Yes. M48.062 appears in the official FY2026 ICD-10-CM code set (effective October 1, 2025). ICD-10-CM is public-domain CMS data; verify annually as codes are revised each fiscal year.
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