2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M47Spondylosis

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M45-M49›M47

ICD-10-CM M47
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

M47 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for spondylosis, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as M47.011, M47.012, M47.013, and M47.014.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M47
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Spondylosis
Short Description
Spondylosis
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
M45-M49
Spondylopathies

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM45-M49Spondylopathies
CategoryM47Spondylosis
This CodeM47Spondylosis

Specific Coding for SpondylosisOverview

Non-specific codes like M47 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • M47.0 for Anterior spinal and vertebral artery compression syndromes

  • M47.01 for Anterior spinal artery compression syndromes

  • M47.02 for Vertebral artery compression syndromes

  • M47.1 for Other spondylosis with myelopathy

  • Use M47.10 for Other spondylosis with myelopathy, site unspecified

  • Use M47.11 for Other spondylosis with myelopathy, occipito-atlanto-axial region

  • Use M47.12 for Other spondylosis with myelopathy, cervical region

  • Use M47.13 for Other spondylosis with myelopathy, cervicothoracic region

  • Use M47.14 for Other spondylosis with myelopathy, thoracic region

  • Use M47.15 for Other spondylosis with myelopathy, thoracolumbar region

  • Use M47.16 for Other spondylosis with myelopathy, lumbar region

  • M47.2 for Other spondylosis with radiculopathy

  • Use M47.20 for Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, site unspecified

  • Use M47.21 for Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, occipito-atlanto-axial region

  • Use M47.22 for Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, cervical region

  • Use M47.23 for Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, cervicothoracic region

  • Use M47.24 for Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, thoracic region

  • Use M47.25 for Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, thoracolumbar region

  • Use M47.26 for Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbar region

  • Use M47.27 for Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

  • Use M47.28 for Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, sacral and sacrococcygeal region

  • M47.8 for Other spondylosis

  • M47.81 for Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy

  • M47.89 for Other spondylosis

  • Use M47.9 for Spondylosis, unspecified

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to M47: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 13. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Includes

Further defines, or gives examples of, the content of the category.

  • arthrosis or osteoarthritis of spine
  • degeneration of facet joints

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From Chapter 13 (M00-M99) Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue applies to 6,687 codes
  • arthropathic psoriasis (L40.5-)
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
  • compartment syndrome (traumatic) (T79.A-)
  • complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 13 (M00-M99) Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue applies to 6,687 codes
  • Use an external cause code following the code for the musculoskeletal condition, if applicable, to identify the cause of the musculoskeletal condition

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name M47, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes1 1

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming M47: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • G54 Nerve root and plexus disorders
    spondylosis (M47.-)

Excludes2 3

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming M47: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.

  • Block M15-M19 Osteoarthritis
    osteoarthritis of spine (M47.-)
  • M19 Other and unspecified osteoarthritis
    arthrosis of spine (M47.-)
  • M19 Other and unspecified osteoarthritis
    osteoarthritis of spine (M47.-)

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Spondylosis

    a degenerative spinal disease that can involve any part of the vertebra, the intervertebral disk, and the surrounding soft tissue.

Patient EducationClinical

Spine Injuries and Disorders

Your backbone, or spine, is made up of 26 bone discs called vertebrae. The vertebrae protect your spinal cord and allow you to stand and bend. A number of problems can change the structure of the spine or damage the vertebrae and surrounding tissue. They include:

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About M47Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for spondylosis?

M47 is the ICD-10-CM category for spondylosis, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is M47 (Spondylosis) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for spondylosis, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for spondylosis need a more specific code from this category, such as M47.011, M47.012, and M47.013.