M42.08
BillableJuvenile osteochondrosis of spine, sacral and sacrococcygeal region
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A juvenile degenerative condition affecting the sacral and sacrococcygeal region (base of spine and tailbone area) with breakdown of bone and cartilage.
Coding Tips
- •Verify sacral involvement is specifically documented to distinguish from other coccygeal conditions
- •Note any associated pain or functional limitations for clinical documentation
Code Hierarchy
└M42Spinal osteochondrosis└M42.0Juvenile osteochondrosis of spine└M42.08Juvenile osteochondrosis of spine, sacral and sacrococcygeal region
└M42.08Juvenile osteochondrosis of spine, sacral and sacrococcygeal region