M51

Non-billable

Thoracic, thoracolumbar, and lumbosacral intervertebral disc disorders

M51 is the ICD-10-CM code for Thoracic, thoracolumbar, and lumbosacral intervertebral disc disorders. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M51.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
M00-M99
Subcodes
8
Edition
FY2026

M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

Excludes2 — not included here

  • cervical and cervicothoracic disc disorders (M50.-)
  • sacral and sacrococcygeal disorders (M53.3)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M51?
M51 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Thoracic, thoracolumbar, and lumbosacral intervertebral disc disorders". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
Is M51 a billable code?
No — M51 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as M51.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of M51?
M51 has 8 more specific child codes, including M51.0, M51.1, M51.2.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

Look up another ICD-10 code or condition

Powered by Eleplan

Free ICD-10 lookup is just the start. Eleplan keeps the whole care plan in one place.

Diagnoses, medications, documents, appointments, and the whole care team — organized and always in sync, with Ellie, your AI care assistant, on top of it. Free to start.