Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM M47.898 is the diagnosis code for Other spondylosis, sacral and sacrococcygeal 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 M47.898 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, M47.898 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
M47.898 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other spondylosis, sacral and sacrococcygeal region". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of M47.898 is M47.89 ("Other spondylosis"). M47.898 provides a more specific classification within this category.
M47.898 is located in Section M45-M49 — "Spondylopathies" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use M47.898 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other spondylosis, sacral and sacrococcygeal 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, sacral and sacrococcygeal region is M47.898.
Yes, M47.898 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
M47.898 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, M47.898 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.