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M48.13

Billable

Ankylosing hyperostosis [Forestier], cervicothoracic region

Ankylosing hyperostosis [Forestier], cervicothoracic region

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

M45-M49

Parent Code

M48.1

Coding Notes

Related Codes(9)

Related Conditions

Also Known As / Clinical Terms(29)

Clinical Terms

  • Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis of cervical spine
  • Ankylosing hyperostosis
  • Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis of cervicothoracic spine
  • Disseminated idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis
  • DISH (Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis) of cervicothoracic spine
  • Forestier's disease
  • Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis
  • DISH (Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis) of cervical spine
  • Ankylosing hyperostosis of cervicothoracic spine
  • DISH (Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis) of thoracic spine
  • DISH - Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis
  • Ankylosing hyperostosis of thoracic spine
  • Ankylosing hyperostosis of cervical spine
  • Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis of thoracic spine
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for ankylosing hyperostosis [forestier], cervicothoracic region?

The ICD-10-CM code for ankylosing hyperostosis [forestier], cervicothoracic region is M48.13. The full clinical description is "Ankylosing hyperostosis [Forestier], cervicothoracic region". M48.13 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code M48.13 mean?

ICD-10-CM code M48.13 represents “Ankylosing hyperostosis [Forestier], cervicothoracic region”. It is classified under Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is M48.13 a billable code?

Yes, M48.13 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is M48.13 in?

M48.13 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).

What SNOMED CT codes does M48.13 map to?

M48.13 maps to 4 SNOMED CT concepts: 31487001, 302311000119107, 302321000119100, 302381000119101. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for M48.13?

M48.13 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0838622. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does M48.13 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like ankylosing hyperostosis [forestier], cervicothoracic region 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 M48.13?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for M48.13 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.