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M48.22

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Kissing spine, cervical region

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

What This Code Means

A condition where the spinous processes in the neck region touch or rub against each other, causing neck pain and stiffness.

Coding Tips

  • •This applies to the cervical spine (C3-C7 region)
  • •Note any associated symptoms like headaches or upper extremity pain

Code Hierarchy

└M48Other spondylopathies└M48.2Kissing spine└M48.22Kissing spine, cervical region
└M48.22Kissing spine, cervical region

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