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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Spondylosis

ICD-10 Coding for Spondylosis

M47.0
M47.22

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

Also Known as:
Spinal Osteoarthritis
Degenerative Disc Disease
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Spondylosis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Spondylosis

Use ICD-10 code M47.0 for anterior spinal and vertebral artery compression syndromes, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Anterior spinal and vertebral artery compression syndromes

Non-Billable
M47.0
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Imaging shows vertebral artery compression
documentation:
  • • Documented neurological deficits

Applicable To

  • • Compression syndromes with neurological deficits

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the presence of compression and associated symptoms.

Spondylosis with radiculopathy, cervical region

Billable Code
M47.22
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Radicular pain extending to specific dermatome
  • • Positive Spurling's test

Applicable To

  • • Cervical spondylosis with radicular pain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes specific dermatome affected.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G99.2

Myelopathy in diseases classified elsewhere

Use when myelopathy is present due to spondylosis.

M54.5

Low back pain

Use for associated low back pain symptoms.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for cervical spondylosis with radiculopathy is M47.22. This code is used when cervical spondylosis causes radiculopathy confirmed by clinical tests.

How is spondylosis documented for ICD-10 coding?

Spondylosis documentation must specify the anatomical location, presence of complications like radiculopathy or myelopathy, and any conservative treatments attempted.

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