M48.16

✓ Billable

Ankylosing hyperostosis [Forestier], lumbar region

Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)

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Code Information

CodeM48.16

BillableYes

ParentM48.1

CategoryDiseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)

Excludes10 rule(s)

Excludes20 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)