Unspecified inflammatory spondylopathy, cervical region

This code signifies an inflammatory condition affecting the spinal joints in the neck, where the specific type of spondylopathy has not been identified by the provider. It indicates inflammation within the cervical spine without further diagnostic specificity.

Use this code when documentation indicates an inflammatory process in the cervical spine, but the physician has not specified the exact nature of the spondylopathy (e.g., ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic spondylitis). This code is appropriate when the provider uses terms like "cervical inflammatory spondylopathy, unspecified" or "inflammatory neck pain, etiology unknown."

• Avoid using this code if a more specific inflammatory spondylopathy (e.g., ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic spondylitis) is documented.
• Query the provider for greater specificity if possible, as this is an "unspecified" code.
• Sequence this code as a primary diagnosis if it is the reason for the encounter, or as a secondary diagnosis if it is a co-morbidity.