M47.02 – Vertebral artery compression syndromes
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Spondylopathies
ICD-10-CM code
M47.02
- Code
M47.02(claims format:M4702)- Description
- Vertebral 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 M47.02
M47.02 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
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 M47.02?
M47.02 is the ICD-10-CM code for vertebral artery compression syndromes, in the block M45-M49 (Spondylopathies).
Is M47.02 a billable code?
No. M47.02 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does M47.02 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.