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M47.9

Billable

Spondylosis, unspecified

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

What This Code Means

Wear and tear of the spine (spondylosis) without a specific location identified. This is a degenerative condition affecting the vertebrae and discs.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code only when the specific spinal region cannot be determined; if location is known, use a more specific M47 code
  • •Spondylosis is often age-related and may be documented as 'degenerative disc disease' or 'osteoarthritis of the spine'

Code Hierarchy

└M47Spondylosis└M47.9Spondylosis, unspecified
└M47.9Spondylosis, unspecified

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