M48.062 — Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication

M48.062

ICD-10 Chapter 13: Musculoskeletal & Connective Tissue — illustrative image
Chapter 13: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00–M99) — illustrative image

What this code means

Lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication: canal narrowing in the lower back causing leg pain and heaviness when walking.

Also called: lumbar stenosis with claudication.

When this code is used

Used for spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication.

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code M48.062 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10-CM code M48.062?

M48.062 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication”. Lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication: canal narrowing in the lower back causing leg pain and heaviness when walking.

When is code M48.062 used?

Used for spinal stenosis, lumbar region with 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.

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