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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Spondylosis Deformans

ICD-10 Coding for Spondylosis Deformans

M47.811
M47.817
M47.9

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Spondylosis Deformans

Use ICD-10 code M47.811 for spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, occipito-atlanto-axial region, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, occipito-atlanto-axial region

Billable Code
M47.811
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Confirmed osteophytes in C0-C2 without neurological symptoms.

Applicable To

  • • Degenerative changes in C0-C2

Important Notes

  • • Ensure imaging reports specify the region and confirm absence of myelopathy.

Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

Billable Code
M47.817
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Use when spondylosis is confirmed in the lumbosacral region without neurological deficits.

Applicable To

  • • Degenerative changes in L5-S1

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the absence of radiculopathy or myelopathy.

Spondylosis, unspecified

Billable Code
M47.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Use when the specific spinal region is not documented.

Applicable To

  • • Degenerative changes without specified region

Important Notes

  • • Use only when documentation does not specify the affected region.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M54.2

Cervicalgia

Use for associated neck pain.

M54.5

Low back pain

Use for associated lumbar pain.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for spondylosis deformans?

The ICD-10 code for spondylosis deformans varies by region, such as M47.811 for the occipito-atlanto-axial region and M47.817 for the lumbosacral region.

When should M47.9 be used?

Use M47.9 when the specific spinal region affected by spondylosis deformans is not documented.

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