ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for M48.0
Spinal stenosis
Coding Notes & Guidelines for M48.0
Inclusion Terms
Caudal stenosis
Inclusion Terms
Spinal stenosis, lumbar region NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code M48.0 (Spinal stenosis)
ICD-10-CM code M48.0 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM M48.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about M48.0 - Spinal stenosis. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Spinal stenosis.