M46.3 – Infection of intervertebral disc (pyogenic)
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Spondylopathies
ICD-10-CM code
M46.3
- Code
M46.3(claims format:M463)- Description
- Infection of intervertebral disc (pyogenic)
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- 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
Billable codes under M46.3
M46.3 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- M46.30 – Infection of intervertebral disc (pyogenic), site unspecifiedBillable
- M46.31 – Infection of intervertebral disc (pyogenic), occipito-atlanto-axial regionBillable
- M46.32 – Infection of intervertebral disc (pyogenic), cervical regionBillable
- M46.33 – Infection of intervertebral disc (pyogenic), cervicothoracic regionBillable
- M46.34 – Infection of intervertebral disc (pyogenic), thoracic regionBillable
- M46.35 – Infection of intervertebral disc (pyogenic), thoracolumbar regionBillable
- M46.36 – Infection of intervertebral disc (pyogenic), lumbar regionBillable
- M46.37 – Infection of intervertebral disc (pyogenic), lumbosacral regionBillable
- M46.38 – Infection of intervertebral disc (pyogenic), sacral and sacrococcygeal regionBillable
- M46.39 – Infection of intervertebral disc (pyogenic), multiple sites in spineBillable
Notes for M46.3
Related codes in M46
- M46.0 – Spinal enthesopathyHeader
- M46.1 – Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classifiedBillable
- M46.2 – Osteomyelitis of vertebraHeader
- M46.4 – Discitis, unspecifiedHeader
- M46.5 – Other infective spondylopathiesHeader
- M46.8 – Other specified inflammatory spondylopathiesHeader
- M46.9 – Unspecified inflammatory spondylopathyHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M46.3?
M46.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for infection of intervertebral disc (pyogenic), in the block M45-M49 (Spondylopathies).
Is M46.3 a billable code?
No. M46.3 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does M46.3 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.