Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM M47.894 is the diagnosis code for Other spondylosis, thoracic 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 M47.894 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, M47.894 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
M47.894 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other spondylosis, thoracic region". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of M47.894 is M47.89 ("Other spondylosis"). M47.894 provides a more specific classification within this category.
M47.894 is located in Section M45-M49 — "Spondylopathies" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use M47.894 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other spondylosis, thoracic 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, thoracic region is M47.894.
Yes, M47.894 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
M47.894 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, M47.894 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.