2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M47.892Other spondylosis, cervical region

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M45-M49›M47

ICD-10-CM M47.892
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

M47.892 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other spondylosis, cervical region. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 551 through 552. Coders also document this condition as Brown-Séquard syndrome due to cervical spondylosis. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Spondylopathies/spondyloarthropathy (including infective).

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M47.892
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Other spondylosis, cervical region
Short Description
Other spondylosis, cervical region
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
M47.89
Other spondylosis

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM45-M49Spondylopathies
CategoryM47Spondylosis
This CodeM47.892Other spondylosis, cervical region

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Brown-Séquard syndrome due to cervical spondylosis
  • Cervical arthritis
  • Inflammation of cervical spine joint
  • Osteoarthritis of cervical spine
  • Osteoarthritis of spine
  • Vertigo due to cervical arthrosis

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR MUS011
Spondylopathies/spondyloarthropathy (including infective)
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

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

Neck Injuries and Disorders

Any part of your neck - muscles, bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, or nerves - can cause neck problems. Neck pain is very common. Pain may also come from your shoulder, jaw, head, or upper arms.

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Convert M47.892 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
721.0 Cervical spondylosis
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About M47.892Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for other spondylosis, cervical region?

The ICD-10-CM code for other spondylosis, cervical region is M47.892 (sometimes written as M47892). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Is M47.892 (Other spondylosis) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report other spondylosis, cervical region on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does M47.892 group to?

When other spondylosis, cervical region is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 551, 552, with relative weights from 0.9613 to 1.6761 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of M47.892?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, other spondylosis, cervical region converts to ICD-9-CM 721.0 (cervical spondylosis). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.