M46.34 – Infection of intervertebral disc (pyogenic), thoracic region
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Spondylopathies
ICD-10-CM code
M46.34
- Code
M46.34(claims format:M4634)- Description
- Infection of intervertebral disc (pyogenic), thoracic 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 › M46.3
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
M46.3 – Infection of intervertebral disc (pyogenic)
Index terms for M46.34
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in M46.3
- 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
- M46.35 – 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
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M46.34?
M46.34 is the ICD-10-CM code for infection of intervertebral disc (pyogenic), thoracic region, in the block M45-M49 (Spondylopathies).
Is M46.34 a billable code?
Yes. M46.34 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does M46.34 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.