Is M48.04 a billable code?
Yes. M48.04 is a billable ICD-10-CM code and can be used on claims and superbills for dates of service from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
M48.04: Spinal stenosis, thoracic region
Billable codeValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
M48.04 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for spinal stenosis, thoracic region. It is specific enough to use on an insurance claim, a superbill or a Good Faith Estimate.
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Other codes in M48.0 Spinal stenosis
- M48.00Spinal stenosis, site unspecified
- M48.01Spinal stenosis, occipito-atlanto-axial region
- M48.02Spinal stenosis, cervical region
- M48.03Spinal stenosis, cervicothoracic region
- M48.05Spinal stenosis, thoracolumbar region
- M48.06Spinal stenosis, lumbar regionheader
- M48.07Spinal stenosis, lumbosacral region
- M48.08Spinal stenosis, sacral and sacrococcygeal region
M48.04 questions
What does M48.04 mean?
M48.04 is the ICD-10-CM code for Spinal stenosis, thoracic region. It is in chapter 13, Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.