Spinal osteochondrosis (M42) ICD-10-CM
The M42 code range covers spinal osteochondrosis with 24 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 21 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Codes in the M42 Range 24 codes · 21 billable
- M42 Spinal osteochondrosisNon-billable
- M42.0 Juvenile osteochondrosis of spineNon-billable
- M42.00 Juvenile osteochondrosis of spine, site unspecified
- M42.01 Juvenile osteochondrosis of spine, occipito-atlanto-axial region
- M42.02 Juvenile osteochondrosis of spine, cervical region
- M42.03 Juvenile osteochondrosis of spine, cervicothoracic region
- M42.04 Juvenile osteochondrosis of spine, thoracic region
- M42.05 Juvenile osteochondrosis of spine, thoracolumbar region
- M42.06 Juvenile osteochondrosis of spine, lumbar region
- M42.07 Juvenile osteochondrosis of spine, lumbosacral region
- M42.08 Juvenile osteochondrosis of spine, sacral and sacrococcygeal region
- M42.09 Juvenile osteochondrosis of spine, multiple sites in spine
- M42.1 Adult osteochondrosis of spineNon-billable
- M42.10 Adult osteochondrosis of spine, site unspecified
- M42.11 Adult osteochondrosis of spine, occipito-atlanto-axial region
- M42.12 Adult osteochondrosis of spine, cervical region
- M42.13 Adult osteochondrosis of spine, cervicothoracic region
- M42.14 Adult osteochondrosis of spine, thoracic region
- M42.15 Adult osteochondrosis of spine, thoracolumbar region
- M42.16 Adult osteochondrosis of spine, lumbar region
- M42.17 Adult osteochondrosis of spine, lumbosacral region
- M42.18 Adult osteochondrosis of spine, sacral and sacrococcygeal region
- M42.19 Adult osteochondrosis of spine, multiple sites in spine
- M42.9 Spinal osteochondrosis, unspecified
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the M42 range.
Scheuermann Disease
A type of juvenile osteochondrosis affecting the fibrocartilaginous disc (INTERVERTEBRAL DISC) in the thoracic or thoracolumbar region of the SPINE. It is characterized by a forward concave SPINAL CURVATURE or KYPHOSIS.
Spinal Osteochondrosis
A bone disorder involving ossification centers (EPIPHYSES) of the VERTEBRAL COLUMN.
About the M42 Code Range
Spinal osteochondrosis is a bone disorder affecting the areas where bone forms in the vertebrae, the bones of the spine.
The subdivisions separate juvenile M42.0 from adult M42.1 osteochondrosis. Each group then splits by spinal region, with options for multiple sites or an unspecified site. M42.9 identifies spinal osteochondrosis without further detail.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the M42 range?
Of the 24 codes in this range, 21 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the M42 range classify?
The range classifies spinal osteochondrosis. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
