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M47.019

Billable

Anterior spinal artery compression syndromes, site unspecified

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 affecting the spine, but the specific location is not documented or specified.

Coding Tips

  • •Use only when the provider does not specify the anatomical region; query provider for more specific location if possible
  • •This is a less specific code and may result in lower reimbursement

Code Hierarchy

└M47Spondylosis└M47.0Anterior spinal and vertebral artery compression syndromes└M47.01Anterior spinal artery compression syndromes└M47.019Anterior spinal artery compression syndromes, site unspecified
└M47.019Anterior spinal artery compression syndromes, site unspecified

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