M47.812 — Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region

M47.812

ICD-10 Chapter 13: Musculoskeletal & Connective Tissue — illustrative image
Chapter 13: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00–M99) — illustrative image

What this code means

Cervical spondylosis is age-related wear of the neck (cervical) spine joints and discs, here without nerve or cord compression.

Also called: cervical spondylosis, neck arthritis.

When this code is used

Used for spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region.

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code M47.812 belongs to Chapter 13: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue, which covers codes M00–M99 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10-CM code M47.812?

M47.812 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region”. Cervical spondylosis is age-related wear of the neck (cervical) spine joints and discs, here without nerve or cord compression.

When is code M47.812 used?

Used for spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region. It belongs to Chapter 13 of ICD-10-CM (Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue).

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