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M47.012

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Anterior spinal artery compression syndromes, cervical region

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

What This Code Means

Compression of the anterior spinal artery in the neck (cervical) region, causing reduced blood flow to the spinal cord.

Coding Tips

  • •Document the specific level of cervical involvement if possible (C1-C7) for clinical clarity
  • •This condition can result from cervical spondylosis, disc herniation, or osteophytes

Code Hierarchy

└M47Spondylosis└M47.0Anterior spinal and vertebral artery compression syndromes└M47.01Anterior spinal artery compression syndromes└M47.012Anterior spinal artery compression syndromes, cervical region
└M47.012Anterior spinal artery compression syndromes, cervical region

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