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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Spine Spondylosis

ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Spine Spondylosis

M47.81
M47.82
M47.22

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for cervical spine spondylosis includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Cervical Osteoarthritis
Neck Arthritis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Spine Spondylosis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Spine Spondylosis

Use ICD-10 code M47.81 for cervical spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Cervical spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy

Non-Billable
M47.81
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Absence of neurological symptoms
documentation:
  • • Imaging confirms degenerative changes without nerve involvement

Applicable To

  • • Cervical osteoarthritis without neurological complications

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly states absence of myelopathy or radiculopathy.

Cervical spondylosis with myelopathy

Non-Billable
M47.82
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • Cervical osteoarthritis with spinal cord compression

Important Notes

  • • Ensure myelopathy is documented with clinical and imaging evidence.

Cervical spondylosis with radiculopathy

Billable Code
M47.22
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Cervical osteoarthritis with nerve root compression

Important Notes

  • • Document specific nerve root involvement and symptoms.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G99.2

Myelopathy in diseases classified elsewhere

Use to specify myelopathy associated with spondylosis.

M54.12

Cervical radiculopathy

Use to specify radiculopathy associated with spondylosis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for cervical spine spondylosis?

The ICD-10 code for cervical spine spondylosis without neurological complications is M47.81. For cases with myelopathy, use M47.82, and for radiculopathy, use M47.22.

How do you code cervical spondylosis with myelopathy?

Code M47.82 is used for cervical spondylosis with myelopathy, accompanied by G99.2 to specify myelopathy. Ensure documentation includes MRI findings and clinical symptoms.

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