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M47.897

Billable

Other spondylosis, lumbosacral region

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

What This Code Means

Degenerative spine disease affecting the area where the lower back meets the sacrum, with additional clinical features.

Coding Tips

  • •The lumbosacral region is a common site of degenerative disease due to high mechanical stress; ensure this specific location is documented
  • •Distinguish from sacroiliac joint pathology (M53.3x) which is a different anatomical structure

Code Hierarchy

└M47Spondylosis└M47.8Other spondylosis└M47.89Other spondylosis└M47.897Other spondylosis, lumbosacral region
└M47.897Other spondylosis, lumbosacral region

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