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M48.061 — Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
M48.061
What this code means
Lumbar spinal stenosis is narrowing of the spinal canal in the lower back, here without leg pain from nerve compression when walking.
Also called: lumbar spinal stenosis.
When this code is used
Used for spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication.
Where it sits in ICD-10-CM
Code M48.061 belongs to Chapter 13: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue, which covers codes M00–M99 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.
Related symptoms
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code M48.061?
M48.061 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication”. Lumbar spinal stenosis is narrowing of the spinal canal in the lower back, here without leg pain from nerve compression when walking.
When is code M48.061 used?
Used for spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication. It belongs to Chapter 13 of ICD-10-CM (Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue).
This guide explains ICD-10-CM codes in plain language for patients, students and other readers. It is educational information only — not coding, billing or medical advice. The code recorded for any real encounter is assigned from the full clinical documentation by the treating team and qualified coders, and only they can decide which code fits a specific case.