M42.01
BillableJuvenile osteochondrosis of spine, occipito-atlanto-axial region
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A developmental condition in children where the vertebral bones at the base of the skull and upper neck fail to ossify properly, causing inflammation and degeneration.
Coding Tips
- •This rare location requires careful documentation to distinguish from other cervical spine conditions
- •Verify imaging confirms involvement of the occipito-atlanto-axial region specifically
Code Hierarchy
└M42Spinal osteochondrosis└M42.0Juvenile osteochondrosis of spine└M42.01Juvenile osteochondrosis of spine, occipito-atlanto-axial region
└M42.01Juvenile osteochondrosis of spine, occipito-atlanto-axial region