ICD-10 M51.379
Billable / SpecificOther intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region without mention of lumbar back pain or lower extremity pain
About ICD-10-CM M51.379
ICD-10-CM code M51.379 represents Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region without mention of lumbar back pain or lower extremity pain. This is a billable/specific code in the Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue chapter (block M51). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM M51.379 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under M51.379. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region without mention of lumbar back pain or leg pain
- Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region, NOS
Medicare LCD Coverage for M51.379
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list M51.379 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing M51.379.
2 Aetna
3 Cigna
5 Medicare
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with M51.379
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Codes Adjacent To M51.379
Other codes in section M50-M54 (Other dorsopathies).
ICD-10 M51.379, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code M51.379 billable? +
Yes, M51.379 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to M51.379? +
ICD-10 M51.379 includes: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region without mention of lumbar back pain or leg pain; Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region, NOS.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on July 16, 2026.
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