M47.01 – Anterior spinal artery compression syndromes
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Spondylopathies
ICD-10-CM code
M47.01
- Code
M47.01(claims format:M4701)- Description
- Anterior spinal artery compression syndromes
- 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
- M47 › M47.0
Billable codes under M47.01
M47.01 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- M47.011 – Anterior spinal artery compression syndromes, occipito-atlanto-axial regionBillable
- M47.012 – Anterior spinal artery compression syndromes, cervical regionBillable
- M47.013 – Anterior spinal artery compression syndromes, cervicothoracic regionBillable
- M47.014 – Anterior spinal artery compression syndromes, thoracic regionBillable
- M47.015 – Anterior spinal artery compression syndromes, thoracolumbar regionBillable
- M47.016 – Anterior spinal artery compression syndromes, lumbar regionBillable
- M47.019 – Anterior spinal artery compression syndromes, site unspecifiedBillable
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
M47 – Spondylosis
Includes:
- arthrosis or osteoarthritis of spine
- degeneration of facet joints
Related codes in M47.0
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M47.01?
M47.01 is the ICD-10-CM code for anterior spinal artery compression syndromes, in the block M45-M49 (Spondylopathies).
Is M47.01 a billable code?
No. M47.01 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does M47.01 belong to?
It belongs to category M47 – Spondylosis.
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.