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M47.894

Billable

Other spondylosis, thoracic region

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

What This Code Means

Degenerative spine disease in the mid-back region with additional clinical features beyond simple wear and tear.

Coding Tips

  • •Thoracic spondylosis is less common than cervical or lumbar; ensure documentation supports thoracic location
  • •Differentiate from thoracic pain due to other causes such as musculoskeletal strain or rib pathology

Code Hierarchy

└M47Spondylosis└M47.8Other spondylosis└M47.89Other spondylosis└M47.894Other spondylosis, thoracic region
└M47.894Other spondylosis, thoracic region

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