ICD-10-CM M51.A: Other lumbar and lumbosacral annulus fibrosus disc defects

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for M51.A

Other lumbar and lumbosacral annulus fibrosus disc defects

Coding Notes & Guidelines for M51.A

Code First

, if applicable, lumbar disc herniation (M51.06, M51.16, M51.26)

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, if applicable, lumbar disc herniation (M51.06, M51.16, M51.26)

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, if applicable, lumbar disc herniation (M51.06, M51.16, M51.26)

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, if applicable, lumbosacral disc herniation (M51.17, M51.27)

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, if applicable, lumbosacral disc herniation (M51.17, M51.27)

Code First

, if applicable, lumbosacral disc herniation (M51.17, M51.27)

Parent Code (Less Specific):

M51 - Thoracic, thoracolumbar, and lumbosacral intervertebral disc disorders

About ICD-10-CM Code M51.A (Other lumbar and lumbosacral annulus fibrosus disc defects)

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

This page provides detailed information about M51.A - Other lumbar and lumbosacral annulus fibrosus disc defects. 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 lumbar and lumbosacral annulus fibrosus disc defects.