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

Learn about ICD-10-CM code M48.062 for lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication, including symptoms, treatments, and coding specifics.

By Audrey Liz Perez on Jul 16, 2025.

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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

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