M49 – Spondylopathies in diseases classified elsewhere
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Spondylopathies
ICD-10-CM code
M49
- Code
M49(claims format:M49)- Description
- Spondylopathies in diseases classified elsewhere
- 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
Billable codes under M49
M49 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- M49.8 – Spondylopathy in diseases classified elsewhereHeader (more codes below)
Notes for M49
Includes:
- curvature of spine in diseases classified elsewhere
- deformity of spine in diseases classified elsewhere
- kyphosis in diseases classified elsewhere
- scoliosis in diseases classified elsewhere
- spondylopathy in diseases classified elsewhere
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- curvature of spine in tuberculosis [Pott's] (A18.01)
- enteropathic arthropathies (M07.-)
- gonococcal spondylitis (A54.41)
- neuropathic [tabes dorsalis] spondylitis (A52.11)
- neuropathic spondylopathy in syringomyelia (G95.0)
- neuropathic spondylopathy in tabes dorsalis (A52.11)
- nonsyphilitic neuropathic spondylopathy NEC (G98.0)
- spondylitis in syphilis (acquired) (A52.77)
- tuberculous spondylitis (A18.01)
- typhoid fever spondylitis (A01.05)
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M49?
M49 is the ICD-10-CM code for spondylopathies in diseases classified elsewhere, in the block M45-M49 (Spondylopathies).
Is M49 a billable code?
No. M49 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
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.