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

M48.062 diagnosis code: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication

The ICD-10-CM code M48.062 denotes spinal stenosis in the lumbar region accompanied by neurogenic claudication.

Lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication is characterized by the narrowing of the spinal canal in the lumbar region, leading to compression of the cauda equina nerves. Patients often experience:

• Pain, numbness, or weakness in the legs that worsens with walking or standing and improves with sitting or bending forward.​
• Difficulty walking distances, often needing to rest after short periods
• In severe cases, bladder or bowel dysfunction may occur.

Is M48.062 billable?

Yes, M48.062 is a billable code accepted by Medicare and other payers.

Clinical information

• Spinal stenosis is often caused by age-related changes in the spine, including herniated discs, bone spurs, and thickened ligaments.
• Neurogenic claudication, often due to lumbar spinal stenosis, is not the same as vascular claudication, which is caused by insufficient blood flow.
• The condition can be diagnosed via MRI or CT scan, revealing the degree of narrowing in the spinal canal.
• Treatment typically involves physical therapy, medications, and in severe cases, surgery.

Synonyms include:

• Lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication
• Lumbar spine stenosis with neurogenic claudication
• Neurogenic claudication from lumbar stenosis

Other ICD-10 codes commonly used for spinal stenosis

• M48.061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
• M48.00: Spinal stenosis, site unspecified
• M48.07: Spinal stenosis, lumbosacral region
• M48.08: Spinal stenosis, sacral and sacrococcygeal region
• M48.02: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
• M48.06: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region