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M42.11

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Adult 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

Adult degenerative disc and bone disease affecting the upper neck region where the skull connects to the spine (occipito-atlanto-axial area).

Coding Tips

  • •This is a rare site for osteochondrosis; verify documentation carefully
  • •Consider associated symptoms like headaches or upper neck pain in clinical context

Code Hierarchy

└M42Spinal osteochondrosis└M42.1Adult osteochondrosis of spine└M42.11Adult osteochondrosis of spine, occipito-atlanto-axial region
└M42.11Adult osteochondrosis of spine, occipito-atlanto-axial region

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