M49.8
Non-billableSpondylopathy in diseases classified elsewhere
Spondylopathy in diseases classified elsewhere
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
- curvature of spine in diseases classified elsewhere
- deformity of spine in diseases classified elsewhere
- kyphosis in diseases classified elsewhere
- scoliosis in diseases classified elsewhere
- spondylopathy in diseases classified elsewhere
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- •curvature of spine in tuberculosis [Pott's]A18.01
- •enteropathic arthropathiesM07
- •gonococcal spondylitisA54.41
- •neuropathic [tabes dorsalis] spondylitisA52.11
- •neuropathic spondylopathy in syringomyeliaG95.0
- •neuropathic spondylopathy in tabes dorsalisA52.11
- •nonsyphilitic neuropathic spondylopathy NECG98.0
- •spondylitis in syphilis (acquired)A52.77
- •tuberculous spondylitisA18.01
- •typhoid fever spondylitisA01.05
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
Code First
The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code
- underlying disease, such as:
- •brucellosisA23
- •Charcot-Marie-Tooth diseaseG60.0
- •enterobacterial infectionsA01-A04
- •osteitis fibrosa cysticaE21.0
Child Codes (10)
M49.80Spondylopathy in diseases classified elsewhere, site unsp
M49.81Spond in diseases classd elswhr, occipt-atlan-ax region
M49.82Spondylopathy in diseases classd elswhr, cervical region
M49.83Spondylopathy in diseases classd elswhr, cervicothor region
M49.84Spondylopathy in diseases classd elswhr, thoracic region
M49.85Spond in diseases classd elswhr, thoracolumbar region
M49.86Spondylopathy in diseases classd elswhr, lumbar region
M49.87Spondylopathy in diseases classd elswhr, lumbosacral region
M49.88Spond in diseases classd elswhr, sacr/sacrocygl region
M49.89Spond in diseases classd elswhr, multiple sites in spine
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for spondylopathy in diseases classified elsewhere?
The ICD-10-CM code for spondylopathy in diseases classified elsewhere is M49.8. The full clinical description is "Spondylopathy in diseases classified elsewhere". M49.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code M49.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M49.8 represents “Spondylopathy in diseases classified elsewhere”. 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 M49.8 a billable code?
No, M49.8 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 10 child codes under M49.8.
What chapter is M49.8 in?
M49.8 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M49.8?
M49.8 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: curvature of spine in tuberculosis [Pott's] (A18.01); enteropathic arthropathies (M07.-); gonococcal spondylitis (A54.41); and 7 more.
What are the subcategories under M49.8?
M49.8 has 10 child codes, including: M49.80 (Spondylopathy in diseases classified elsewhere, site unsp), M49.81 (Spond in diseases classd elswhr, occipt-atlan-ax region), M49.82 (Spondylopathy in diseases classd elswhr, cervical region), M49.83 (Spondylopathy in diseases classd elswhr, cervicothor region), and 6 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for M49.8?
M49.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0694519. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does M49.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like spondylopathy in diseases classified elsewhere 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 M49.8?
M49.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: FB0Z (Spondylopathies, unspecified).
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