Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM M47.015 is the diagnosis code for Anterior spinal artery compression syndromes, thoracolumbar region. This code falls under the section "Spondylopathies" within Chapter 13 — Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where M47.015 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, M47.015 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
M47.015 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Anterior spinal artery compression syndromes, thoracolumbar region". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of M47.015 is M47.01 ("Anterior spinal artery compression syndromes"). M47.015 provides a more specific classification within this category.
M47.015 is located in Section M45-M49 — "Spondylopathies" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use M47.015 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Anterior spinal artery compression syndromes, thoracolumbar region" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Anterior spinal artery compression syndromes, thoracolumbar region is M47.015.
Yes, M47.015 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
M47.015 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, M47.015 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.