ICD-10 M43.27
Billable / SpecificFusion of spine, lumbosacral region
About ICD-10-CM M43.27
ICD-10-CM code M43.27 represents Fusion of spine, lumbosacral region. This is a billable/specific code in the Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue chapter (block M43). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM M43.27 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Medicare LCD Coverage for M43.27
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list M43.27 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing M43.27.
2 Cigna
5 Medicare
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with M43.27
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
Convert M43.27 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| M43.27 | 7246 | 10000 |
| M43.27 | 7249 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To M43.27
Other codes in section M40-M43 (Deforming dorsopathies).
ICD-10 M43.27, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code M43.27 billable? +
Yes, M43.27 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What CPT codes are commonly billed with M43.27? +
Procedures frequently paired with M43.27 include: 22845, 22830, 27279, 27278.
What ICD-9 codes does M43.27 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, M43.27 maps to ICD-9 codes: 7246, 7249. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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