M47.02
Non-billableVertebral artery compression syndromes
Vertebral artery compression syndromes
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- arthrosis or osteoarthritis of spine
- degeneration of facet joints
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- arthropathic psoriasis (L40.5-)
- certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
- certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- compartment syndrome (traumatic) (T79.A-)
- complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
- congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
- endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
- injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- neoplasms (C00-D49)
- symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for vertebral artery compression syndromes?
The ICD-10-CM code for vertebral artery compression syndromes is M47.02. The full clinical description is "Vertebral artery compression syndromes". M47.02 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code M47.02 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M47.02 represents "Vertebral artery compression syndromes". It is classified under Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is M47.02 a billable code?
No, M47.02 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under M47.02.
What chapter is M47.02 in?
M47.02 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What are the subcategories under M47.02?
M47.02 has 3 child codes, including: M47.021 (Verteb art compression syndromes, occipt-atlan-ax region), M47.022 (Vertebral artery compression syndromes, cervical region), M47.029 (Vertebral artery compression syndromes, site unspecified).
What are the UMLS CUIs for M47.02?
M47.02 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0263856. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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