M46.52 – Other infective spondylopathies, cervical region
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Spondylopathies
ICD-10-CM code
M46.52
- Code
M46.52(claims format:M4652)- Description
- Other infective spondylopathies, cervical 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 › M46.5
Index terms for M46.52
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in M46.5
- M46.50 – Other infective spondylopathies, site unspecifiedBillable
- M46.51 – Other infective spondylopathies, occipito-atlanto-axial regionBillable
- M46.53 – Other infective spondylopathies, cervicothoracic regionBillable
- M46.54 – Other infective spondylopathies, thoracic regionBillable
- M46.55 – Other infective spondylopathies, thoracolumbar regionBillable
- M46.56 – Other infective spondylopathies, lumbar regionBillable
- M46.57 – Other infective spondylopathies, lumbosacral regionBillable
- M46.58 – Other infective spondylopathies, sacral and sacrococcygeal regionBillable
- M46.59 – Other infective spondylopathies, multiple sites in spineBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M46.52?
M46.52 is the ICD-10-CM code for other infective spondylopathies, cervical region, in the block M45-M49 (Spondylopathies).
Is M46.52 a billable code?
Yes. M46.52 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does M46.52 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.