M99.83 Other biomechanical lesions of lumbar region

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)

• 738.5 Other acquired deformity of back or spine (approximate)

Code annotations containing back-references to M99.83

Back-references to M99

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

Diagnosis Index entries for M99.83

• Lesion (s) (nontraumatic) › biomechanical › specified type NEC › lumbar region
• Lesion (s) (nontraumatic) › biomechanical › specified type NEC › lumbosacral

Nearby codes

• M99.79 Connective tissue and disc stenosis of intervertebral foramina of abdomen and other regions
• M99.8 Other biomechanical lesions
• M99.80 Other biomechanical lesions of head region
• M99.81 Other biomechanical lesions of cervical region
• M99.82 Other biomechanical lesions of thoracic region
• M99.83 Other biomechanical lesions of lumbar region (this code)
• M99.84 Other biomechanical lesions of sacral region
• M99.85 Other biomechanical lesions of pelvic region
• M99.86 Other biomechanical lesions of lower extremity
• M99.87 Other biomechanical lesions of upper extremity
• M99.88 Other biomechanical lesions of rib cage