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M47.815

Billable

Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, thoracolumbar region

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

What This Code Means

Degenerative spine disease at the junction between the mid-back and lower back without nerve involvement.

Coding Tips

  • •Thoracolumbar region spans T12-L1; verify this specific transitional area is documented
  • •Confirm absence of neurological symptoms to differentiate from codes with radiculopathy/myelopathy

Code Hierarchy

└M47Spondylosis└M47.8Other spondylosis└M47.81Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy└M47.815Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, thoracolumbar region
└M47.815Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, thoracolumbar region

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