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ICD-9-CM diagnosis code (retired)

722.6 — Degeneration of intervertebral disc, site unspecified

ICD-9-CM was replaced by ICD-10 on October 1, 2015. These are the ICD-10-CM equivalents from the CMS General Equivalence Mappings.

About ICD-9-CM 722.6

722.6 is an ICD-9-CM diagnosis code for degeneration of intervertebral disc, site unspecified. ICD-9-CM was retired for U.S. claims on October 1, 2015, when ICD-10-CM took over.

The CMS General Equivalence Mappings translate it to 4 ICD-10-CM codes, such as M51.34 (Other intervertebral disc degeneration, thoracic region), M51.35 (Other intervertebral disc degeneration, thoracolumbar region) and M51.36 (Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region). All of these are approximate matches, so review the record to pick the right one.

ICD-10-CM equivalents

Common questions about 722.6

What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 722.6?

The GEMs map 722.6 to ICD-10-CM M51.34, M51.35, M51.36 and M51.37.

GEMs are a translation aid, not a substitute for coding from the record. The 2027 ICD-10 code set has changed since the last GEMs release in 2018. Page updated September 29, 2026.