Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM M47.895 is the diagnosis code for Other spondylosis, 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 M47.895 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, M47.895 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
M47.895 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other spondylosis, thoracolumbar region". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of M47.895 is M47.89 ("Other spondylosis"). M47.895 provides a more specific classification within this category.
M47.895 is located in Section M45-M49 — "Spondylopathies" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use M47.895 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other spondylosis, 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 Other spondylosis, thoracolumbar region is M47.895.
Yes, M47.895 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
M47.895 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, M47.895 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.