M47.1 – Other spondylosis with myelopathy
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Spondylopathies
ICD-10-CM code
M47.1
- Code
M47.1(claims format:M471)- Description
- Other spondylosis with myelopathy
- 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
Billable codes under M47.1
M47.1 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- M47.10 – Other spondylosis with myelopathy, site unspecifiedBillable
- M47.11 – Other spondylosis with myelopathy, occipito-atlanto-axial regionBillable
- M47.12 – Other spondylosis with myelopathy, cervical regionBillable
- M47.13 – Other spondylosis with myelopathy, cervicothoracic regionBillable
- M47.14 – Other spondylosis with myelopathy, thoracic regionBillable
- M47.15 – Other spondylosis with myelopathy, thoracolumbar regionBillable
- M47.16 – Other spondylosis with myelopathy, lumbar regionBillable
Notes for M47.1
Applicable to:
- Spondylogenic compression of spinal cord
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
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M47.1?
M47.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for other spondylosis with myelopathy, in the block M45-M49 (Spondylopathies).
Is M47.1 a billable code?
No. M47.1 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does M47.1 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.