M48.16
Ankylosing hyperostosis [Forestier] lumbar region
Approximate Synonyms
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Ankylosing hyperostosis of lumbar spine
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Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis of lumbar spine
Details
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M48.16 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM M48.16 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of M48.16 – other international versions of ICD-10 M48.16 may differ.