M42.10
BillableAdult osteochondrosis of spine, site unspecified
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A degenerative spinal condition in adults where the exact location of the bone and cartilage breakdown is not specified.
Coding Tips
- •This is a less specific code; attempt to obtain documentation of the specific spinal region affected
- •Use only when the site cannot be determined from available clinical information
Code Hierarchy
└M42Spinal osteochondrosis└M42.1Adult osteochondrosis of spine└M42.10Adult osteochondrosis of spine, site unspecified
└M42.10Adult osteochondrosis of spine, site unspecified