Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM M48.062 is the diagnosis code for Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication. This code falls under the section "Spondylopathies" within Chapter 13 — Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where M48.062 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, M48.062 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
M48.062 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of M48.062 is M48.06 ("Spinal stenosis, lumbar region"). M48.062 provides a more specific classification within this category.
M48.062 is located in Section M45-M49 — "Spondylopathies" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use M48.062 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication is M48.062.
Yes, M48.062 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
M48.062 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, M48.062 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.