M99.38 Osseous stenosis of neural canal of rib cage

Billable ICD-10-CM code, FY2026.

Applies from M99 Biomechanical lesions, not elsewhere classified

Notes

• This category should not be used if the condition can be classified elsewhere.

MS-DRG index

Defines the logic of DRG(s) 551-552 in MDC 08.

Approximate ICD-9-CM (GEMs)

• 724.09 Spinal stenosis, other region (approximate)

Code annotations containing back-references to M99.38

Back-references to M99

• Type 1 Excludes: M43.5 Other recurrent vertebral dislocation ("biomechanical lesions NEC (M99.-)")

Diagnosis Index entries for M99.38

• Stenosis, stenotic (cicatricial) › neural canal › osseous › rib cage

Nearby codes

• M99.33 Osseous stenosis of neural canal of lumbar region
• M99.34 Osseous stenosis of neural canal of sacral region
• M99.35 Osseous stenosis of neural canal of pelvic region
• M99.36 Osseous stenosis of neural canal of lower extremity
• M99.37 Osseous stenosis of neural canal of upper extremity
• M99.38 Osseous stenosis of neural canal of rib cage (this code)
• M99.39 Osseous stenosis of neural canal of abdomen and other regions
• M99.4 Connective tissue stenosis of neural canal
• M99.40 Connective tissue stenosis of neural canal of head region
• M99.41 Connective tissue stenosis of neural canal of cervical region
• M99.42 Connective tissue stenosis of neural canal of thoracic region