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M47.022

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Vertebral 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 vertebral artery in the neck region, which may cause dizziness, headaches, or reduced blood flow to the brain.

Coding Tips

  • •Distinguish between occipito-atlanto-axial (C1-C2) and cervical (C3-C7) regions based on documentation
  • •Consider documenting associated symptoms like vertebrobasilar insufficiency if present

Code Hierarchy

└M47Spondylosis└M47.0Anterior spinal and vertebral artery compression syndromes└M47.02Vertebral artery compression syndromes└M47.022Vertebral artery compression syndromes, cervical region
└M47.022Vertebral artery compression syndromes, cervical region

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