M46.2
Non-billableOsteomyelitis of vertebra
Osteomyelitis of vertebra
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •arthropathic psoriasisL40.5
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •compartment syndrome (traumatic)A-)T79
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
Child Codes (9)
M46.20Osteomyelitis of vertebra, site unspecified
M46.21Osteomyelitis of vertebra, occipito-atlanto-axial region
M46.22Osteomyelitis of vertebra, cervical region
M46.23Osteomyelitis of vertebra, cervicothoracic region
M46.24Osteomyelitis of vertebra, thoracic region
M46.25Osteomyelitis of vertebra, thoracolumbar region
M46.26Osteomyelitis of vertebra, lumbar region
M46.27Osteomyelitis of vertebra, lumbosacral region
M46.28Osteomyelitis of vertebra, sacral and sacrococcygeal region
Related Codes(7)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(6)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for osteomyelitis of vertebra?
The ICD-10-CM code for osteomyelitis of vertebra is M46.2. The full clinical description is "Osteomyelitis of vertebra". M46.2 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code M46.2 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M46.2 represents “Osteomyelitis of vertebra”. 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 M46.2 a billable code?
No, M46.2 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 9 child codes under M46.2.
What chapter is M46.2 in?
M46.2 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What are the subcategories under M46.2?
M46.2 has 9 child codes, including: M46.20 (Osteomyelitis of vertebra, site unspecified), M46.21 (Osteomyelitis of vertebra, occipito-atlanto-axial region), M46.22 (Osteomyelitis of vertebra, cervical region), M46.23 (Osteomyelitis of vertebra, cervicothoracic region), and 5 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for M46.2?
M46.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0452221. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does M46.2 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like osteomyelitis of vertebra affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of M46.2?
M46.2 maps to the ICD-11 code: FA90.Z (Infection of vertebra, unspecified).
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