M43.06
BillableSpondylolysis, lumbar region
Spondylolysis, lumbar region
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- •congenital spondylolysis and spondylolisthesisQ76.2
- •hemivertebraQ76.3-Q76.4
- •Klippel-Feil syndromeQ76.1
- •lumbarization and sacralizationQ76.4
- •platyspondylisisQ76.4
- •spina bifida occultaQ76.0
- •spinal curvature in osteoporosisM80
- •spinal curvature in Paget's disease of bone [osteitis deformans]M88
- •congenital spondylolysisQ76.2
- •spondylolisthesisM43.1
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •arthropathic psoriasisL40.5
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •compartment syndrome (traumatic)A-)T79
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
Related Codes(9)
M43.00Spondylolysis, site unspecified
M43.01Spondylolysis, occipito-atlanto-axial region
M43.02Spondylolysis, cervical region
M43.03Spondylolysis, cervicothoracic region
M43.04Spondylolysis, thoracic region
M43.05Spondylolysis, thoracolumbar region
M43.07Spondylolysis, lumbosacral region
M43.08Spondylolysis, sacral and sacrococcygeal region
M43.09Spondylolysis, multiple sites in spine
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(15)
SNOMED CT
- Closed fracture lumbar vertebra, spondylolysis207960001
- Closed fracture lumbar vertebra, posterior arch207963004
- Open fracture lumbar vertebra, spondylolysis207968008
- Open fracture lumbar vertebra, posterior arch207971000
- Acquired spondylolysis245867000
- Acquired spondylolysis of lumbar spine12071000119102
Clinical Terms
- Lumbar spondylolysis
- Closed fracture lumbar vertebra, posterior arch
- Closed fracture lumbar vertebra, spondylolysis
- Open fracture lumbar vertebra, spondylolysis
- Acquired spondylolysis
- Open fracture lumbar vertebra, posterior arch
- Acquired spondylolysis of lumbar spine
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for spondylolysis, lumbar region?
The ICD-10-CM code for spondylolysis, lumbar region is M43.06. The full clinical description is "Spondylolysis, lumbar region". M43.06 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code M43.06 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M43.06 represents “Spondylolysis, lumbar region”. It is classified under Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is M43.06 a billable code?
Yes, M43.06 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is M43.06 in?
M43.06 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M43.06?
M43.06 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: congenital spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis (Q76.2); hemivertebra (Q76.3-Q76.4); Klippel-Feil syndrome (Q76.1); and 7 more.
What SNOMED CT codes does M43.06 map to?
M43.06 maps to 6 SNOMED CT concepts: 245867000, 12071000119102, 207963004, 207960001, 207971000, and 1 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for M43.06?
M43.06 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0838428. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does M43.06 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like spondylolysis, lumbar region affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of M43.06?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for M43.06 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.