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M47.014

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Anterior spinal artery compression syndromes, thoracic 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 mid-back (thoracic) region, causing reduced blood flow to the spinal cord.

Coding Tips

  • •Thoracic anterior spinal artery syndrome is less common than cervical; ensure diagnosis is well-documented
  • •Verify imaging studies confirm anterior spinal artery involvement rather than general spinal cord compression

Code Hierarchy

└M47Spondylosis└M47.0Anterior spinal and vertebral artery compression syndromes└M47.01Anterior spinal artery compression syndromes└M47.014Anterior spinal artery compression syndromes, thoracic region
└M47.014Anterior spinal artery compression syndromes, thoracic region

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