M51.371
Billable codeOther intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region with lower extremity pain only
The ICD-10 code for other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region with lower extremity pain only is M51.371.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region with leg pain only
- Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region with referred sclerotomal pain only
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- M51.370Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region with discogenic back pain only
- M51.372Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region with discogenic back pain and lower extremity pain
- M51.379Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region without mention of lumbar back pain or lower extremity pain
- M51.371Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region with lower extremity pain only
Associated MS-DRGs
M51.371 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.