Cervical Spondylosis ICD-10-CM Codes

Access the 2023 guide on Cervical Spondylosis ICD-10-CM codes. Understand the specific codes, their clinical descriptions, and their billing implications.

By Wynona Jugueta on Aug 8, 2025.

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What are Cervical Spondylosis ICD-10-CM Codes?

Cervical spondylosis is a degenerative condition that affects the cervical spine, often leading to neck pain and stiffness. Spondylosis can impact multiple regions of the body, including the cervical region, thoracic region, lumbar region, lumbosacral region, sacral and sacrococcygeal region, occipito atlanto axial region, and thoracolumbar region due to interconnected spinal structures.

Here are the commonly used ICD 10 CM codes:

M47.812 - Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region: This code refers to degenerative spinal changes causing symptoms like neck pain or stiffness but without myelopathy or radiculopathy.
M47.12 - Other spondylosis with myelopathy, cervical region: This code refers to degenerative changes in the cervical spine accompanied by spinal cord compression causing neurological symptoms such as weakness, numbness, or coordination problems.
M47.22 - Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, cervical region: This code indicates degenerative cervical spine disease with nerve root compression, leading to symptoms like radiating arm pain, numbness, or weakness. It may also involve radiculopathy cervical region and vertebral artery compression syndromes.
M47.892 - Other spondylosis, cervical region: This refers to spondylosis in the neck region without specification of myelopathy or radiculopathy.

Which cervical spondylosis ICD-10 codes are billable?

All listed codes are valid and billable. Proper documentation is needed for billing and reimbursement purposes.

Clinical information

Cervical spondylosis is a common degenerative condition affecting the cervical spine. Here's what you need to know:

Symptoms often include neck pain, stiffness, and limited range of motion, sometimes spreading to the cervicothoracic region or affecting multiple sites of the spine.
The condition is usually age-related but can also be caused by injury or other spinal conditions like spine degeneration, connective tissue disorders, or degeneration of intervertebral discs.
Diagnosis often involves imaging tests like X-rays, MRIs, or CT scans to identify issues such as vertebral subluxation, bone spurs, and involvement of the facet joints.
Treatment options include physical therapy, medications for pain relief, and surgical interventions for severe cases that involve spondylosis with myelopathy or spondylosis with radiculopathy. In some cases, artery compression or vertebral artery compression syndromes may require intervention.

Synonyms include

Cervical osteoarthritis
Cervical degenerative disc disease
Cervical spine spondylosis
Cervical region spondylosis
Degenerative cervical spine
Cervical spondylitic changes

Commonly asked questions

Cervical spondylosis is usually diagnosed through imaging tests like X-rays, MRI, or CT scans, a comprehensive physical examination, and a review of symptoms.

Treatment for cervical spondylosis may include physical therapy, medications for pain relief, and surgical interventions like cervical spinal fusion or laminectomy for severe cases.

Yes, cervical spondylosis is generally a progressive condition that can worsen over time if not properly managed. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential for symptom management and improving the quality of life.

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