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M42.9

Billable

Spinal osteochondrosis, unspecified

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Degenerative disc disease of the spine in adults when the specific location is not documented or specified.

Coding Tips

  • •This is an unspecified code; use only when the spinal region cannot be determined from documentation
  • •Query the provider if possible to obtain specific anatomical location for more precise coding

Code Hierarchy

└M42Spinal osteochondrosis└M42.9Spinal osteochondrosis, unspecified
└M42.9Spinal osteochondrosis, unspecified

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