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M48.9

Billable

Spondylopathy, unspecified

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

What This Code Means

A spine disease or disorder that is not further specified or classified into a more specific category.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a non-specific code; use only when no more specific spondylopathy code applies
  • •Review documentation to determine if a more specific M48 code would be more appropriate

Code Hierarchy

└M48Other spondylopathies└M48.9Spondylopathy, unspecified
└M48.9Spondylopathy, unspecified

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