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Spondylosis (M47)

ICD-10 code M47 covers spondylosis, a group of spinal conditions characterized by degeneration of the vertebrae and related structures. These codes specify different types and locations of spondylosis, helping medical professionals accurately document spinal degenerative diseases and their complications.

The ICD-10 code for spondylosis ranges from general spondylosis (M47) to specific forms involving anterior spinal artery compression syndromes (e.g., M47.012 for cervical region) and vertebral artery compression syndromes. Additionally, codes distinguish spondylosis that affects the spinal cord causing myelopathy (e.g., M47.12 for cervical region), or nerve root involvement known as radiculopathy (e.g., M47.22 cervical region). Some codes, like M47.81, are for spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, indicating less severe spinal degeneration. Synonyms such as anterior spinal artery compression syndrome and myelopathy due to cervical spondylosis are linked directly to these codes, guiding coders who identify conditions by common names. This coding system accurately identifies the affected spinal site, improving clinical clarity and treatment documentation.

  • Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00–M99)

    • Spondylopathies (M45-M49)

        • Spondylosis (M47)

        • M47 Spondylosis
        • M47.0 Anterior spinal and vertebral artery compression syndromes
        • M47.01 Anterior spinal artery compression syndromes
        • M47.011 Anterior spinal artery compression syndromes, occipito-atlanto-axial region
        • M47.012 Anterior spinal artery compression syndromes, cervical region
        • M47.013 Anterior spinal artery compression syndromes, cervicothoracic region
        • M47.014 Anterior spinal artery compression syndromes, thoracic region
        • M47.015 Anterior spinal artery compression syndromes, thoracolumbar region
        • M47.016 Anterior spinal artery compression syndromes, lumbar region
        • M47.019 Anterior spinal artery compression syndromes, site unspecified
        • M47.02 Vertebral artery compression syndromes
        • M47.021 Vertebral artery compression syndromes, occipito-atlanto-axial region
        • M47.022 Vertebral artery compression syndromes, cervical region
        • M47.029 Vertebral artery compression syndromes, site unspecified
        • M47.1 Other spondylosis with myelopathy
        • M47.10 Other spondylosis with myelopathy, site unspecified
        • M47.11 Other spondylosis with myelopathy, occipito-atlanto-axial region
        • M47.12 Other spondylosis with myelopathy, cervical region
        • M47.13 Other spondylosis with myelopathy, cervicothoracic region
        • M47.14 Other spondylosis with myelopathy, thoracic region
        • M47.15 Other spondylosis with myelopathy, thoracolumbar region
        • M47.16 Other spondylosis with myelopathy, lumbar region
        • M47.2 Other spondylosis with radiculopathy
        • M47.20 Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, site unspecified
        • M47.21 Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, occipito-atlanto-axial region
        • M47.22 Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, cervical region
        • M47.23 Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, cervicothoracic region
        • M47.24 Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, thoracic region
        • M47.25 Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, thoracolumbar region
        • M47.26 Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbar region
        • M47.27 Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
        • M47.28 Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, sacral and sacrococcygeal region
        • M47.8 Other spondylosis
        • M47.81 Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy
        • M47.811 Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, occipito-atlanto-axial region
        • M47.812 Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
        • M47.813 Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervicothoracic region
        • M47.814 Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, thoracic region
        • M47.815 Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, thoracolumbar region
        • M47.816 Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
        • M47.817 Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
        • M47.818 Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, sacral and sacrococcygeal region
        • M47.819 Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, site unspecified
        • M47.89 Other spondylosis
        • M47.891 Other spondylosis, occipito-atlanto-axial region
        • M47.892 Other spondylosis, cervical region
        • M47.893 Other spondylosis, cervicothoracic region
        • M47.894 Other spondylosis, thoracic region
        • M47.895 Other spondylosis, thoracolumbar region
        • M47.896 Other spondylosis, lumbar region
        • M47.897 Other spondylosis, lumbosacral region
        • M47.898 Other spondylosis, sacral and sacrococcygeal region
        • M47.899 Other spondylosis, site unspecified
        • M47.9 Spondylosis, unspecified

Instructional Notations

Includes

This note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.

  • arthrosis or osteoarthritis of spine
  • degeneration of facet joints

Clinical Terms

The following clinical terms provide additional context, helping users better understand the clinical background and common associations for each diagnosis listed in this section. Including related terms alongside ICD-10-CM codes supports coders, billers, and healthcare professionals in improving accuracy, enhancing documentation, and facilitating research or patient education.

Spondylosis

A degenerative spinal disease that can involve any part of the VERTEBRA, the INTERVERTEBRAL DISK, and the surrounding soft tissue.