M46.28 – Osteomyelitis of vertebra, sacral and sacrococcygeal region
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Spondylopathies
ICD-10-CM code
M46.28
- Code
M46.28(claims format:M4628)- Description
- Osteomyelitis of vertebra, sacral and sacrococcygeal region
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
- Block
- M45-M49 Spondylopathies
- Parent codes
- M46 › M46.2
Index terms for M46.28
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in M46.2
- M46.20 – Osteomyelitis of vertebra, site unspecifiedBillable
- M46.21 – Osteomyelitis of vertebra, occipito-atlanto-axial regionBillable
- M46.22 – Osteomyelitis of vertebra, cervical regionBillable
- M46.23 – Osteomyelitis of vertebra, cervicothoracic regionBillable
- M46.24 – Osteomyelitis of vertebra, thoracic regionBillable
- M46.25 – Osteomyelitis of vertebra, thoracolumbar regionBillable
- M46.26 – Osteomyelitis of vertebra, lumbar regionBillable
- M46.27 – Osteomyelitis of vertebra, lumbosacral regionBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M46.28?
M46.28 is the ICD-10-CM code for osteomyelitis of vertebra, sacral and sacrococcygeal region, in the block M45-M49 (Spondylopathies).
Is M46.28 a billable code?
Yes. M46.28 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does M46.28 belong to?
It belongs to category M46 – Other inflammatory spondylopathies.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.