ICD-10-CM M51.3: Other thoracic, thoracolumbar and lumbosacral intervertebral disc degeneration

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for M51.3

Other thoracic, thoracolumbar and lumbosacral intervertebral disc degeneration

Coding Notes & Guidelines for M51.3

Inclusion Terms

Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region with axial back pain only

Inclusion Terms
  • Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region with leg pain only
  • Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region with referred sclerotomal pain only
Inclusion Terms
  • Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region with discogenic back pain and leg pain
  • Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region with axial back pain and referred sclerotomal pain
Inclusion Terms
  • Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region without mention of lumbar back pain or leg pain
  • Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region, NOS
Inclusion Terms

Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region with axial back pain only

Inclusion Terms
  • Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region with leg pain only
  • Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region with referred sclerotomal pain only
Inclusion Terms
  • Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region with discogenic back pain and leg pain
  • Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region with axial back pain and referred sclerotomal pain
Inclusion Terms
  • Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region without mention of lumbar back pain or leg pain
  • Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region, NOS

Parent Code (Less Specific):

M51 - Thoracic, thoracolumbar, and lumbosacral intervertebral disc disorders

About ICD-10-CM Code M51.3 (Other thoracic)

ICD-10-CM code M51.3 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 M51.3 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about M51.3 - Other thoracic, thoracolumbar and lumbosacral intervertebral disc degeneration. 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 Other thoracic related to thoracolumbar and lumbosacral intervertebral disc degeneration.