Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM M47.893 is the diagnosis code for Other spondylosis, cervicothoracic 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 M47.893 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, M47.893 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
M47.893 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other spondylosis, cervicothoracic region". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of M47.893 is M47.89 ("Other spondylosis"). M47.893 provides a more specific classification within this category.
M47.893 is located in Section M45-M49 — "Spondylopathies" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use M47.893 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other spondylosis, cervicothoracic 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 Other spondylosis, cervicothoracic region is M47.893.
Yes, M47.893 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
M47.893 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, M47.893 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.