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M51.1

Non-billable

Thoracic, thoracolumbar and lumbosacral intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy

M51.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Thoracic, thoracolumbar and lumbosacral intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M51.14 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
M00-M99
Parent
M51
Subcodes
4
Edition
FY2026

M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

Includes

  • •Sciatica due to intervertebral disc disorder

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • •lumbar radiculitis NOS (M54.16)
  • •sciatica NOS (M54.3)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M51.1?
M51.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Thoracic, thoracolumbar and lumbosacral intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
Is M51.1 a billable code?
No — M51.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as M51.14) for billing.
What are the subcodes of M51.1?
M51.1 has 4 more specific child codes, including M51.14, M51.15, M51.16.
What is excluded from M51.1?
Excludes1 (not coded here): lumbar radiculitis NOS (M54.16); sciatica NOS (M54.3).

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

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