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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Spondylosis with Myelopathy

ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Spondylosis with Myelopathy

M47.12

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

Also Known as:
Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
CSM
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Spondylosis with Myelopathy

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

Use ICD-10 code M47.12 for spondylosis with myelopathy, cervical region, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Spondylosis with myelopathy, cervical region

Billable Code
M47.12
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of myelopathic signs and imaging showing spondylotic changes
coding:
  • • Differentiate from disc disorders by confirming spondylosis as the primary cause
documentation:
  • • Document specific myelopathic signs and imaging findings

Applicable To

  • • Cervical spondylotic myelopathy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies spondylotic changes as the cause of myelopathy.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G99.2

Myelopathy in diseases classified elsewhere

Use if myelopathy etiology is unclear after workup.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for cervical spondylosis with myelopathy?

The ICD-10 code for cervical spondylosis with myelopathy is M47.12, used when myelopathy is due to spondylotic changes in the cervical spine.

How do you differentiate between cervical spondylosis and disc disorders?

Cervical spondylosis involves osteophytes and facet hypertrophy, while disc disorders involve herniation or degeneration. Use M47.12 for spondylosis and M50.0- for disc disorders.

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