M46.56: Other infective spondylopathies, lumbar region
M46.56 is the billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other infective spondylopathies, lumbar region. It is a fully specified code, so it can be reported on a claim (subject to clinical documentation and your payer's rules).
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code M46.56?
M46.56 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other infective spondylopathies, lumbar region. It belongs to category M46 (Other inflammatory spondylopathies).
Is M46.56 a billable code?
Yes. M46.56 is a billable, fully specified ICD-10-CM code, so it can be used on a claim (subject to documentation and payer rules).
What category does M46.56 belong to?
M46.56 is part of ICD-10-CM category M46 — Other inflammatory spondylopathies, which has 140 billable codes.
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